Most vices may be committed very genteelly: a man may debauch his friend's wife genteelly: he may cheat at cards genteelly

It is indeed certain, that whoever attempts any common topick, will find unexpected coincidences of his thoughts with those of other writers; nor can the nicest judgment always distinguish accidental similitude from artful imitation.

It is surely very narrow policy that supposes money to be the chief good.

I also admit, that there are some sluggish men who are improved by drinking; as there are fruits which are not good till they are rotten.

The longer we live the more we think and the higher the value we put on friendship and tenderness towards parents and friends.

All imposture weakens confidence and chills benevolence.

Of all kinds of credulity, the most obstinate is that of party-spirit; of men, who, being numbered, they know not why, in any party, resign the use of their own eyes and ears, and resolve to believe nothing that does not favor those whom they profess to follow.