I doubt not, but from self-evident Propositions, by necessary Consequences, as incontestable as those in Mathematics, the measures of right and wrong might be made out.

Who are we to tell anyone what they can or can't do?

The reservedness and distance that fathers keep, often deprive their sons of that refuge which would be of more advantage to them than an hundred rebukes or chidings.

Truth certainly would do well enough, if she were once left to shift for herself...She is not taught by laws, nor has she any need of force, to procure her entrance into the minds of men.

The least and most imperceptible impressions received in our infancy have consequences very important and of long duration.

Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.

Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain.