If Truth could be heard, she must be obeyed.

It is certain that any wild wish or vain imagination never takes such firm possession of the mind, as when it is found empty and unoccupied.

I beg once again, Mr. Rambler, to know whether I am not as wise as my aunt.

Those who lay out time or money in assembling matter for contemplation, are doubtless entitled to some degree of respect.

In collecting antiquities of every country, I have been careful to choose only by intrinsick worth, and real usefulness, without regard to party or opinions.

The measure of justice prescribed to us, in our transactions with others, is remarkably clear and comprehensive.

It cannot be expected of all to be poets and philosophers; it is necessary that the greater part of mankind should be employed in the business of common life.

Whoever commits a fraud is guilty not only of the particular injury to him whom he deceives, but of the diminution of that confidence which constitutes not only the ease but the existence of society.

Of him, to whom much is given, much shall be required.

It is easy for every man, whatever be his character with others, to find reasons for esteeming himself, and therefore censure, contempt, or conviction of crimes, seldom deprive him of his own favour.