Scholastic learning and polemical divinity retarded the growth of all true knowledge.

Absolute monarchy,... is the easiest death, the true Euthanasia of the BRITISH constitution.

A little philosophy makes a man an Atheist: a great deal converts him to religion

Fine writing, according to Mr. Addison, consists of sentiments which are natural without being obvious.

A too great disproportion among the citizens weakens any state. Every person, if possible, ought to enjoy the fruits of his labour, in a full possession of all the necessities, and many of the conveniences of life. No one can doubt, but such an equality is most suitable to human nature, and diminishes much less from the happiness of the rich than it adds to that of the poor.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

The most lively thought is still inferior to the dullest sensation.