Quotes from William Jones

An experiment in nature, like a text in the Bible, is capable of different interpretations, according to the preconceptions of the interpreter.

Live as if you already are what you wish to become.

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.

Cruelty to dumb animals is one of the distinguishing vices of low and base minds. Wherever it is found, it is a certain mark of ignorance and meanness; a mark which all the external advantages of wealth, splendour, and nobility, cannot obliterate. It is consistent neither with learning nor true civility.

Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven, Ten to the world allot, and all to heaven.

In the whisper of the leaves appears an interchange of love.