The statements of atheists ought to be perfectly clear of doubt. Now it is not perfectly clear that the soul is material.

By a peculiar prerogative, not only each individual is making daily advances in the sciences, and may make advances in morality (which is the science, by way of eminence, of living well and being happy), but all mankind together is making a continual progress in proportion as the universe grows older. So that the whole human race, during the course of so many ages, may be considered as one man who never ceases to live and learn.

Do you wish people to speak well of you? Then do not speak at all yourself.

When we wish to correct with advantage, and to show another that he errs, we must notice from what side he views the matter, for on that side it is usually true.

Discourses on humility are a source of pride in the vain and of humility in the humble.

There is a God-shaped vacuum in every heart.

No soul of high estate can take pleasure in slander. It betrays a weakness.