Isaac Watts Quotes


"I would not change my blest estate for all the world calls good or great."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Change, World)

"For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Satan)

"Flies, worms, and flowers exceed me still."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Flies, Flowers)

"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."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Time, Circumstances, Profession)

"Acquire a government over your ideas, that they may come down when they are called, and depart when they are bidden."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Government, Ideas, May)

"Acquaint yourself with your own ignorance."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Ignorance)

"Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks."
- Isaac Watts
(Related: Trust, Life, Learning)