The majority of a society is the true definition of the public.

To preserve health is a moral and religious duty: for health is the basis of all social virtues; and we can be useful no longer than while we are well.

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.

Let him go abroad to a distant country; let him go to some place where he is not known. Don't let him go to the devil, where he is known.

He that teaches us anything which we knew not before is undoubtedly to be reverenced as a master.

As the greatest liar tells more truths than falsehoods, so may it be said of the worst man, that he does more good than evil.

Our senses, our appetite, and our passions are our lawful and faithful guides in things that relate solely to this life.