We owe to memory not only the increase of our knowledge, and our progress in rational inquiries, but many other intellectual pleasures

They make a rout about universal liberty, without considering that all that is to be valued, or indeed can be enjoyed by individuals, is private liberty.

Critics ought never to be consulted, but while errors may yet be rectified or insipidity suppressed. But when the book has once been dismissed into the world, and can be no more retouched, I know not whether a very different conduct should not be prescribed, and whether firmness and spirit may not sometimes be of use to overpower arrogance and repel brutality.

He that thinks he can afford to be negligent is not far from being poor.

Such is the pleasure of projecting that many content themselves with a succession of visionary schemes, and wear out their allotted time in the calm amusement of contriving what they never attempt or hope to execute.

He that wishes to see his country robbed of its rights cannot be a patriot.

I wish you would add an index rerum, that when the reader recollects any incident he may easily find it.