I argued that the chastity of women was of much more consequence than that of men, as the property and rights of families depend upon it.
James BoswellIf a man who is born to a fortune cannot make himself easier and freer than those who are not, he gains nothing.
James BoswellAs all who come into the country must obey the King, so all who come into an university must be of the Church.
James BoswellWriting a book I have found to be like building a house. A man forms a plan, and collects materials. He thinks he has enough to raise a large and stately edifice; but after he has arranged, compacted and polished, his work turns out to be a very small performance. The authour however like the builder, knows how much labour his work has cost him; and therefore estimates it at a higher rate than other people think it deserves
James Boswell