I would fain ask one of these bigotted Infidels, supposing all the great Points of Atheism... were laid together and formed into a kind of Creed, according to the Opinions of the most celebrated Atheists; I say, supposing such a Creed as this were formed, and imposed upon any one People in the World, whether it would not require an infinitely greater Measure of Faith, than any Set of Articles which they so violently oppose.

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

Music, among those who were styled the chosen people, was a religious art.

There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country.

When a man becomes familiar with his goddess, she quickly sinks into a woman.

As addictions go, reading is among the cleanest, easiest to feed, happiest.

Poverty palls the most generous spirits; it cows industry, and casts resolution itself into despair.