All moral laws are merely statements that certain kinds of actions will have good effects.

Can't I another's face commend, Or to her virtues be a friend, But instantly your forehead louers, As if her merit lessen'd yours?

If I am asked 'what is good?' my answer is that good is good, and that is the end of the matter.

I am free in performing an action if I could have done otherwise if I had chosen to.

Beauty has wings, and too hastily flies, and love, unrewarded, soon sickens and dies.

Other men it is said have seen angels, but I have seen thee and thou art enough.

Ay, rail at gaming - 'tis a rich topic, and affords noble declamation. Go, preach against it in the city - you'll find a congregation in every tavern.