As not every instance of similitude can be considered as a proof of imitation, so not every imitation ought to be stigmatised as plagiarism. The adoption of a noble sentiment, or the insertion of a borrowed ornament, may sometimes display so much judgment as will almost compensate for invention; and an inferior genius may, without any imputation of servility, pursue the paths of the ancients, provided he declines to tread in their footsteps.

Repentance, however difficult to be practiced, is, if it be explained without superstition, easily understood. Repentance is the relinquishment of any practice from the conviction that it has offended God.

Every state of society is as luxurious as it can be. Men always take the best they can get.

We often need reminding even if we do not often need educating.

Pain and disease awaken us to convictions which are necessary to our moral condition.

Art hath an enemy called ignorance.

As pride sometimes is hid under humility, idleness if often covered by turbulence and hurry.