The work of a correct and regular writer is a garden accurately formed and diligently planted, varied with shades, and scented with flowers.

Worth seeing, yes; but not worth going to see.

Language is the dress of thought; and as the noblest mien or most graceful action would be degraded and obscured by a garb appropriated to the gross employments of rusticks or mechanics, so the most heroick sentiments will lose their efficacy

Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. Those that walk with vigor, three hours a day, will pass in seven years a space equal to the circumference of the globe.

Books that you may carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all.

Ease, a neutral state between pain and pleasure ... if it is not rising into pleasure will be falling towards pain.

There is in this world no real delight (excepting those of sensuality), but exchange of ideas in conversation.