CAMBRIDGE WIT.
When Dr. Jeggon, afterwards bishop of Norwich, was master of Bennet College, Cambridge, he punished all the under graduates for some general offence; and because he disdained to convert the penalty-money into private use, it was expended on new whitening the hall of the college. A scholar hung the following verses on the screen:—
“Dr. Jeggon, Bennet College master,
Broke the scholars’ heads, and gave the walls a plaster.”
The doctor, perusing the paper, wrote underneath, extempore:—
“Knew I but the wag that writ these verses in bravery,
I’d commend him for his wit, but whip him for his knavery.”
SENTENCES
Worthy to be got by Heart.
As you cannot overtake time, the best way is to be always a few minutes before him.
Whatever your situation in life may be, lay down your plan of conduct for the day. The half hours will glide smoothly on, without crossing or jostling each other.
When you set about a good work, do not rest till you have completed it.
In the morning, think on what you are to do in the day, and at night, think on what you have done.
Religion is the best armour, but the worst cloak.
If you make an intentional concealment of any thing in a court of judicature, it will lie like lead upon your conscience all the days of your life.
Do as you wish to be done by. Follow this rule, and you will need no force to keep you honest.