friendship is a virtue which comprehends all the rest; none being fit for this, who is not adorned with every other virtue.

. . . he who only or chiefly chose for Beauty, will in a little Time find the same Reason for another Choice.

That which has not a real excellency and value in it self, entertains no longer than the giddy Humour which recommended it to us holds.

We ought as much as we can to endeavour the Perfecting of our Beings, and that we be as happy as possibly we may.

Ignorance and a narrow education lay the foundation of vice, and imitation and custom rear it up.

To plead for the Oppress'd and to defend the Weak seem'd to me a generous undertaking; for tho' it may be secure, 'tis not always Honourable to run over to the strongest party.

Why is Slavery so much condemn'd and strove against in one Case, and so highly applauded and held so necessary and so sacred in another?