Moral laws are set as a curb and restraint to these exorbitant desires, which they cannot be but by rewards and punishments, that will over-balance the satisfaction any one shall propose to himself in the breach of the law.

There is not so contemptible a plant or animal that does not confound the most enlarged understanding.

It is practice alone that brings the powers of the mind, as well as those of the body, to their perfection.

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.

Where danger shews it self, apprehension cannot, without stupidity, be wanting; where danger is, sense of danger should be; and so much fear as should keep us awake, and excite our attention, industry, and vigour; but not to disturb the calm use of our reason, nor hinder the execution of what that dictates.

He that makes use of another's fancy or necessity to sell ribbons or cloth dearer to him than to another man at the same time, cheats him.

Every man must some time or other be trusted to himself.