It is therefore necessary that memorable things should be committed to writing, and not wholly betaken i. e. , committed to slippery memory which seldom yields a certain reckoning.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of documenting memorable things through writing. It suggests that relying solely on memory is risky because it is prone to mistakes and forgetfulness. By recording things in writing, there is a more reliable and accurate means of preserving information, ensuring a clearer and more certain account of important events or ideas.