Richard Whately

To follow imperfect, uncertain, or corrupted traditions, in order to avoid erring in our own judgment, is but to exchange one danger for another.

It is one thing to wish to have truth on our side, and another to wish sincerely to be on the side of truth.

A man who gives his children habits of industry provides for them better than by giving them fortune.

He who is not aware of his ignorance will be only misled by his knowledge.