I am convinced that this is the only means of advancing science, of clearing the mind from a confused heap of contradictory observations, that do but perplex and puzzle the Student, when he compares them, or misguide him if he gives himself up to their authority; but bringing them under one general head, can alone give rest and satisfaction to an inquisitive mind.

Excellence is never granted to man, but as the reward of labour.

The real character of a man is found out by his amusements.

Every art, like our own, has in its composition fluctuating as well as fixed principles. It is an attentive inquiry into their difference that will enable us to determine how far we are influenced by custom and habit, and what is fixed in the nature of things.

The value and rank of every art is in proportion to the mental labor employed in it, or the mental pleasure in producing it.

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

Taste depends upon those finer emotions which make the organization of the soul.