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Isaac Watts Quotes: When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism or fallacy.
         

When a false argument puts on the appearance of a true one, then it is properly called a sophism or fallacy.


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For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.



The eyes of a man in the jaundice make yellow observations on everything; and the soul tinctured with any passion diffuses a false color over the appearance of things.

The eyes of a man in the jaundice make yellow observations on everything; and the soul tinctured with any passion diffuses a false color over the appearance of things.



Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine Demands my soul, my life, my all.



Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.



Every one of his opinions appears to himself to be written with sunbeams.

Every one of his opinions appears to himself to be written with sunbeams.



Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.

Speak softly. It is far better to rule by love than fear.Speak softly. Let no harsh words mar the good we may do here.



If I could reach from pole to pole or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul The mind's the standard of the Man.

If I could reach from pole to pole or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul The mind's the standard of the Man.



When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.

When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.



Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.

Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.



Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.

Our God, our help in ages past,Our hope for years to come,Our shelter from the stormy blast,And our eternal home.





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