Isaac Watts Quotes

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.

Love is amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

To be angry about trifles is mean and childish; to rage and be furious is brutish; and to maintain perpetual wrath is akin to the practice and temper of devils; but to prevent and suppress rising resentment is wise and glorious, is manly and divine.

Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

Do not hover always on the surface of things, nor take up suddenly with mere appearances; but penetrate into the depth of matters, as far as your time and circumstances allow, especially in those things which relate to your profession.

How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower!

I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great.

Though reading and conversation may furnish us with many ideas of men and things, yet it is our own meditation must form our judgment.