We ought, in humanity, no more to despise a man for the misfortunes of the mind than for those of the body, when they are such as he cannot help; were this thoroughly considered we should no more laugh at a man for having his brains cracked than for having his head broke.

Fear not the anger of the wise to raise; Those best can bear reproof who merit praise.

There is no study that is not capable of delighting us after a little application to it.

A wise physician, skill'd our wounds to heal, is more than armies to the public weal.

Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.

Some judge of authors' names, not works, and then Nor praise nor blame the writings, but the men.

See skulking Truth to her old cavern fled, Mountains of Casuistry heap'd o'er her head! Philosophy, that lean'd on Heav'n before, Shrinks to her second cause, and is no more. Physic of Metaphysic begs defence, And Metaphysic calls for aid on Sense! See Mystery to Mathematics fly!