We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.

We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.

Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.

Old men, when they scorne young, make much of death.

Here's metal more attractive.

Here's metal more attractive.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the
aged.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.

Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.