Indeed, when religious people quarrel about religion, or hungry people quarrel about victuals, it looks as if they had not much of either among them.

He that is of the opinion money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.

Savages we call them because their manners differ from ours.

Poverty, Poetry, and new Titles of Honor, make Men ridiculous

History will also afford frequent opportunities of showing the necessity of a public religion, from its usefulness to the public; the advantage of a religious character among private persons; the mischiefs of superstition, and the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern.

When women cease to be handsome, they study to be good.

Avoid dishonest gain: no price can recompence the pangs of vice.