Facts are stupid things until brought into connection with some general 

 law. AGASSIZ. 



No man becomes a proficient in any science who does not transcend 

 system, and gather up new truth for himself in the boundless field of 

 research. DR. A. P. PEABODY. 



Never ask a question if you can help it; and never let a thing go un- 

 known for the lack of asking a question if you can't help it. BEECHER. 



He is a thoroughly good naturalist who knows his own parish thor- 

 oughly. CHARLES KINGSLEY. 



