I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.

The connection between authors, printers, and booksellers must be kept up.

I am so fond of tea that I could write a whole dissertation on its virtues. It comforts and enlivens without the risks attendant on spirituous liquors. Gentle herb! Let the florid grape yield to thee. Thy soft influence is a more safe inspirer of social joy.

If venereal delight and the power of propagating the species were permitted only to the virtuous, it would make the world very good.

But the question is, whether the animals who endure such sufferings of various kinds for the service and entertainment of man, would accept existence upon the terms on which they have it.

Have a sense of piety ever on your mind, and be ever mindful that this is subject to no change, but will last you as long as life and support you in death. Elevate your soul by prayer and by contemplation without mystical enthusiasm.

What an insignificant life is this which I am now leading!