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

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

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?

Honesty needs no pains to set itself off.

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

Faith goes out through the window when beauty comes in at the door.

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.