It is not at all incredible, that a book which has been so long in the possession of mankind should contain many truths as yet undiscovered.

Every man is to be considered in two capacities, the private and public; as designed to pursue his own interest, and likewise to contribute to the good of others.

Self-love then does not constitute THIS or THAT to be our interest or good; but, our interest or good being constituted by nature and supposed, self-love only puts us upon obtaining and securing it.

The love of liberty that is not a real principle of dutiful behavior to authority is as hypocritical as the religion that is not productive of a good life.

Virtue, as such, naturally procures considerable advantages to the virtuous.

Happiness does not consist in self-love.

But to us, probability is the very guide of life.