You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.
The good particular men may do separately, in relieving the sick, is small, compared with what they may do collectively.
Strict punctuality is a cheap virtue.
He that lives upon hope will die fasting.
He that lives well, is learned enough.
I believe there is one Supreme most perfect being. [...] I believe He is pleased and delights in the happiness of those He has created; and since without virtue man can have no happiness in this world, I firmly believe He delights to see me virtuous.