To be exempt from the passions with which others are tormented, is the only pleasing solitude.

Unbounded courage and compassion join'd, Tempering each other in the victor's mind, Alternately proclaim him good and great, And make the hero and the man complete.

When I consider the Question, Whether there are such Persons in the World as those we call Witches? My Mind is divided between the two opposite Opinions; or rather I believe in general that there is, and has been such a thing as Witchcraft; but at the same time can give no Credit to any Particular Instance of it.

In the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character.

Heaven is not to be looked upon only as the reward, but the natural effect, of a religious life.

Some virtues are only seen in affliction and others only in prosperity.

An evil intention perverts the best actions, and makes them sins.