I have often reflected within myself on this unaccountable humor in womankind of being smitten with everything that is showy and superficial, and on the numberless evils that befall the sex from this light fantastical disposition.

Those who were skillful in Anatomy among the Ancients, concluded from the outward and inward Make of an Human Body, that it was the Work of a Being transcendently Wise and Powerful. As the World grew more enlightened in this Art, their Discoveries gave them fresh Opportunities of admiring the Conduct of Providence in the Formation of an Human Body.

Riches expose a man to pride and luxury, and a foolish elation of heart.

Without constancy there is neither love, friendship, nor virtue in the world.

The moral virtues, without religion are but cold, lifeless, and insipid; it is only religion which opens the mind to great conceptions, fills it with the most sublime ideas, and warms the soul with more than sensual pleasures.

To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man.

The time never lies heavy upon him; it is impossible for him to be alone.