C.F. Volney born 1757.
William Henry Harrison, Virginia, ninth President United States, born 1773.
Anthony Hope (Hawkins) born 1863.
George Ade born 1866.
A man's own observation, what he finds good of, and what he finds
hurt of, is the best physic to preserve health. But it is a safer
conclusion to say, "This agreeth not well with me, therefore I will
not continue it"; than to say, "I find no offense of this, therefore
I may use it." For strength of nature in youth passeth over many
excesses, which are owing a man till his age.
--Francis Bacon.
Though man a thinking being is defined,
Few use the grand prerogative of mind.
How few think justly of the thinking few!
How many never think, who think they do!
--Jane Taylor.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been
approved, he shall receive the crown of life.
--James 1. 12.
Almighty God, I would learn that while thou art a forgiving Lord,
nature has no mercy on them that break her laws. Forgive me for all my
neglect, and help me to see the way in which thou hast through mercy
led me. Give me the power to endure and the strength to resist
temptation. May I seek to understand thy laws, that I may not fail
through ignorance. Amen.