Man is not permitted without censure to follow his own thoughts in the search of truth, when they lead him ever so little out of the common road.

Where there is no law there is no freedom.

If we trace the progress of our minds, and with attention observe how it repeats, adds together, and unites its simple ideas received from sensation or reflection, it will lead us farther than at first, perhaps, we should have imagined.

Our deeds disguise us. People need endless time to try on their deeds, until each knows the proper deeds for him to do. But every day, every hour, rushes by. There is no time.

Error is none the better for being common, nor truth the worse for having lain neglected.

There cannot be greater rudeness than to interrupt another in the current of his discourse.

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.