About John Wilkins: John Wilkins was an Anglican clergyman, natural philosopher and author, and was one of the founders of the Royal Society. He was Bishop of Chester from 1668 until his death.
Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives.
It is an excellent rule to be observed in all disputes, that men should give soft words and hard arguments; that they should not so much strive to vex as to convince each other.