"Nathaniel Emmons" was a noted New England divine.

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Insanity destroys reason, but not wit.

Just definitions either prevent or put an end to a dispute.

I could never think well of a man's intellectual or moral character, if he was habitually unfaithful to his appointments.

Make no display of your talents or attainments; for every one will clearly see, admire, and acknowledge them, so long as you cover them with the beautiful veil of modesty.

Don't despair of a student if he has one clear idea.