I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive.
“Be ready for when your time comes, you will have that window of opportunity, so seize the moment and capitalise on it.”
“I'm careful, controlled, bodily conservative: if someone offered me a pill I'd only ever take a half.”