The work of eradicating crimes is not by making punishment familiar, but formidable.

The world is like a vast sea: mankind like a vessel sailing on its tempestuous bosom. ... [T]he sciences serve us for oars.

As ten millions of circles can never make a square, so the united voice of myriads cannot lend the smallest foundation to falsehood.

There is nothing so absurd or ridiculous that has not at some time been said by some philosopher.

To me more dear, congenial to my heart, One native charm, than all the gloss of art.

Where wealth and freedom reign contentment fails, And honour sinks where commerce long prevails.

Romance and novel paint beauty in colors more charming than nature, and describe a happiness that humans never taste. How deceptive and destructive are those pictures of consummate bliss!