Physic, for the most part, is nothing else but the substitute of exercise and temperance.

It is observed by Cicero, that men of the greatest and most shining parts are most actuated by ambition.

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.

When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations.

It is impossible for us, who live in the latter ages of the world, to make observations in criticism, morality, or in any art or science, which have not been touched upon by others. We have little else left us but to represent the common sense of mankind in more strong, more beautiful, or more uncommon lights.

Arguments out of a pretty mouth are unanswerable.

If you wish success in life, make perseverance your bosom friend.