He that is already corrupt is naturally suspicious, and he that becomes suspicious will quickly become corrupt.

All theory is against free will; all experience is for it.

Sir, I did not count your glasses of wine, why should you number up my cups of tea?

You may translate books of science exactly. ... The beauties of poetry cannot be preserved in any language except that in which it was originally written.

There prevails among men of letters, an opinion, that all appearance of science is particularly hateful to Women; and that therefore whoever desires to be well received in female assemblies, must qualify himself by a total rejection of all that is serious, rational, or important; must consider argument or criticism as perpetually interdicted; and devote all his attention to trifles, and all his eloquence to compliment.

I have always considered a clergyman as the father of a larger family than he is able to maintain.

There should be a stated day for commemorating the birthday of our Savior, because there is danger that what may be done on any day, will be neglected.