The spirit of true religion breathes gentleness and affability; it gives a native, unaffected ease to the behavior; it is social, kind, cheerful; far removed from the cloudy and illiberal disposition which clouds the brow, sharpens the temper, and dejects the spirit.
Hugh BlairAs the primary end of History is to record truth, impartiality, fidelity and accuracy are the fundamental qualities of an Historian.
Hugh BlairIn the eye of that Supreme Being to whom our whole internal frame is uncovered, dispositions hold the place of actions.
Hugh BlairHuman ability is an unequal match for the violent and unforeseen vicissitudes of the world.
Hugh Blair