There are some few instances in which it is virtuous to disobey.

One act of beneficence, one act of real usefulness, is worth all the abstract sentiment in the world.

Virtue and taste are nearly the same, for virtue is little more than active taste, and the most delicate affections of each combine in real love.

Happiness has this essential difference from what is commonly called pleasure, that virtue forms its basis, and virtue being the offspring of reason, may be expected to produce uniformity of effect.

What are riches - grandeur - health itself, to the luxury of a pure conscience, the health of the soul; - and what the sufferings of poverty, disappointment, despair - to the anguish of an afflicted one!

There are some few instances in which it is virtuous to disobey.

When the mind has once begun to yield to the weakness of superstition, trifles impress it with the force of conviction.