NEWTON, Sir Isaac Quotes
(1642-1727), English scientist
If I have made any improvement in the sciences, it is owing more to patient attention than to anything beside.
We account the Scriptures of God to be the most sublime philosophy. I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatever.
If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent.
No sciences are better attested than the religion of the Bible.
If you are affronted it is better to pass it by in silence, or with a jest, though with some dishonor, than to endeavor revenge.—If you can keep reason above passion, that and watchfulness will be your best defenders.
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