Is it not wonderful, that the love of the parent should be so violent while it lasts and that it should last no longer than is necessary for the preservation of the young?

A man whose extraordinary reputation thus lifts him up to the notice and observation of mankind, draws a multitude of eyes upon him, that will narrowly inspect every part of him.

A good disposition is more valuable than gold, for the latter is the gift of fortune, but the former is the dower of nature.

Their is no defense against criticism except obscurity.

Gold is a wonderful clearer of the understanding; it dissipates every doubt and scruple in an instant.

The circumstance which gives authors an advantage above all these great masters, is this, that they can multiply their originals; or rather, can make copies of their works, to what number they please, which shall be as valuable as the originals themselves.

It is odd to consider the connection between despotism and barbarity, and how the making one person more than man makes the rest less.