It is not contrary to reason to prefer the destruction of the whole world to the scratching of my finger.

The rules of morality are not the conclusion of our reason.

No human testimony can have such force as to prove a miracle, and make it a just foundation for any such system of religion

In ancient times, bodily strength and dexterity, being of greater use and importance in war, was also much more esteemed and valued, than at present. ... In short, the different ranks of men are, in a great measure, regulated by riches.

It is a certain rule that wit and passion are entirely incompatible. When the affections are moved, there is no place for the imagination.

I cannot but bless the memory of Julius Caesar, for the great esteem he expressed for fat men and his aversion to lean ones.

Riches are valuable at all times, and to all men, because they always purchase pleasures such as men are accustomed to and desire; nor can anything restrain or regulate the love of money but a sense of honor and virtue, which, if it be not nearly equal at all times, will naturally abound most in ages of knowledge and refinement.