“I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety...”

“That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others.”

“More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.”

“Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.”

“When Britain first at Heaven's command Arose from out the azure main This was the charter of the land And Guardian angels sung this strain "Rule Britannia! rule the waves Britons never will be...”

“Rule Britannia Britannia rule the waves Britains never will be slaves.”

“October turned my maple's leaves to gold The most are gone now here and there one lingers Soon these will slip from out the twig's weak hold Like coins between a dying miser's fingers.”

“If cold December gave you birth The month of snow and ice and mirth Place on your hand a turquoise blue Success will bless what'er you do.”

“Thirty days hath September April June and November All the rest have thirty-one Excepting February alone: Which hath but twenty-eight in fine Till leap year gives it twenty-nine.”