A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation.

I think a Person who is thus terrified with the Imagination of Ghosts and Spectres much more reasonable, than one who contrary to the Reports of all Historians sacred and profane, ancient and modern, and to the Traditions of all Nations, thinks the Appearance of Spirits fabulous and groundless.

Justice is an unassailable fortress, built on the brow of a mountain which cannot be overthrown by the violence of torrents, nor demolished by the force of armies.

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

It is pleasant to see a notorious profligate seized with a concern for religion, and converting his spleen into zeal.

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

The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune.