The good particular men may do separately, in relieving the sick, is small, compared with what they may do collectively.

Do not do that which you would not have known.

Dangerous, therefore, is it to take shelter under a tree, during a thunder-gust. It has been fatal to many, both men and beasts.

History will also give occasion to expatiate on the advantage of civil orders and constitutions; how men and their properties are protected by joining in societies and establishing government; their industry encouraged and rewarded, arts invented, and life made more comfortable; the advantages of liberty, mischiefs of licentiousness, benefits arising from good laws and a due execution of justice. Thus may the first principles of sound politics be fixed in the minds of youth.

Scarcely have I ever heard or read the introductory phrase, "I may say without vanity," but some striking and characteristic instance of vanity has immediately followed.

People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both.

Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least, you will by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences.