Philosophy would render us entirely Pyrrhonian, were not nature too strong for it. nature
Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived. beauty
Scholastic learning and polemical divinity retarded the growth of all true knowledge. knowledge & learning
Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous those in philosophy only ridiculous. religion
The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst. best
Truth springs from argument amongst friends. truth
The heights of popularity and patriotism are still the beaten road to power and tyranny. patriotism & power
A propensity to hope and joy is real riches one to fear and sorrow real poverty. fear & hope
Heaven and hell suppose two distinct species of men, the good and the bad. But the greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue. being good, greatness & men
Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them. beauty
A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker. design
Any person seasoned with a just sense of the imperfections of natural reason, will fly to revealed truth with the greatest avidity. truth
The law always limits every power it gives. power
Human Nature is the only science of man and yet has been hitherto the most neglected. nature & science
Men often act knowingly against their interest. men
Nothing endears so much a friend as sorrow for his death. The pleasure of his company has not so powerful an influence. death