Every thing is what it is, and not another thing.

Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be: why then should we desire to be deceived?

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 one of our passions and affections hath its natural stint and bound, which may easily be exceeded; whereas our enjoyments can possibly be but in a determinate measure and degree.

Happiness does not consist in self-love.

God Almighty is, to be sure, unmoved by passion or appetite, unchanged by affection; but then it is to be added that He neither sees nor hears nor perceives things by any senses like ours; but in a manner infinitely more perfect.

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.