A. A faculty of reasoning justly and truly, in searching after such truths as relate to my happiness. Which faculty is the gift of God, capable of being improved by experience and instruction into wisdom.
Q. What is wisdom?
A. The knowledge of what will be best for us on all occasions and the best ways of attaining it.
Q. Is any man wise at all times and in all things?
A. No: but some are much more frequently wise than others.
Q. What do you mean by the necessaries of life?
A. Having wholesome food and drink wherewith to satisfy hunger and thirst, clothing, and a place of habitation fit to secure against the inclemencies of the weather.
Q. What do you mean by the conveniences of life?
A. Such a plenty * * * * *