Whatever is preached to us, and whatever we learn, we should still remember that it is man that gives, and man that receives; it is a mortal hand that presents it to us, it is a mortal hand that accepts it.

Glory and repose are things that cannot possibly inhabit in one and the same place.

The most regular and most perfect soul in the world has but too much to do to keep itself upright from being overthrown by its own weakness.

Each man calls barbarism whatever is not his own practice; for indeed it seems we have no other test of truth and reason than the example and pattern of the opinions and customs of the country we live in

The same reason that makes us chide and brawl and fall out with any of our neighbors, causeth a war to follow between Princes.

A strong imagination begetteth opportunity.

Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome.