A sound mind in a sound body is a short but full description of a happy state in this world.

Some eyes want spectacles to see things clearly and distinctly: but let not those that use them therefore say nobody can see clearly without them.

Reason must be our last judge and guide in everything.

Many a good poetic vein is buried under a trade, and never produces any thing for want of improvement.

Understanding like the eye; whilst it makes us see and perceive all things, takes no notice of itself; and it requires art and pains to set it at a distance and make it its own subject.

It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean.

As usurpation is the exercise of power which another has a right to, so tyranny is the exercise of power beyond right, which nobody can have a right to.