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Isaac Watts was an English writer, primarily known for his hymns and educational works. Born on July 17, 1674, he is credited with shaping the hymnody of the English-speaking world. Watts' writings emphasized moral and spiritual themes, and he is remembered for his influential educational philosophy that emphasized the importance of early childhood education.

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Famous Isaac Watts Quotes

“Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.”

Littles Light Beautiful Order Essentials Oratory Insert

Author:Isaac Watts

“How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour, And gather honey all the day From every opening flower!”

Littles Hours Flower Shining Busy Opening Honey Bees Honey Bee Little Bee Bees And Honey Busy Bee

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“Birds in their little nests agree; And 'tis a shameful sight When children of one family Fall out, and chide, and fight.”

Children Littles Fall Fighting Bird Sight Agree Nests Shameful

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“But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise; Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes.”

Should Children Littles Made Hands Eye Passion Tears Angry Little Hands

Author:Isaac Watts

“Affect not little shifts and subterfuges to avoid the force of an argument.”

Littles Force Argument Patient Be Patient Subterfuge

Book:The Improvement of the Mind

Source: The Improvement of the Mind

“I have been there, and still would go; 'T is like a little heaven below.”

Littles Has Beens Stills Heaven

Book:Dr. Watts' Psalms and hymns with Dr. Rippon's selection: containing all the additional hymns : with copious indices, including an index of the first line of each verse of Psalms and hymns

Source: Dr. Watts' Psalms and hymns with Dr. Rippon's selection: containing all the additional hymns : with copious indices, including an index of the first line of each verse of Psalms and hymns