Nathaniel Emmons

Nathaniel Emmons
Nathaniel Emmonswas a noted New England divine...
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I could never think well of a man's intellectual or moral character, if he was habitually unfaithful to his appointments.
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Don't despair of a student if he has one clear idea
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Habit is either the best of servants or the worst of masters
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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