No man reads a book of science from pure inclination. The books that we do read with pleasure are light compositions, which contain a quick succession of events.
Human reason borrowed many arts from the instinct of animals.
Nothing is more idle than to inquire after happiness, which nature has kindly placed within our reach.
In traveling, a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.
Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.
If the abuse be enormous, nature will rise up, and claiming her original rights, overturn a corrupt political system.