You will observe with concern how long a useful truth may be known, and exist, before it is generally received and practiced on.

A fat kitchin, a lean Will.

It's the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself.

If anyone should doubt whether the electrical matter passes through the substance of bodies, or only over along their surfaces, a shock from an electrified large glass jar, taken through his own body, will probably convince him.

It is observable that God has often called men to places of dignity and honor when they have been busy in the honest employment of their vocation.

Strive to be the best and you may succeed: he may well win the race that runs by himself.

The punishment of murder by death is contrary to reason, and to the order and happiness of society, and contrary to divine revelation.