It is an infallible maxim, that no man was ever attached to the present order of things, who did not hope to profit by it.
Empiricism, skepticism
Essays, Moral, Political, and Literary, Of the Original Contract
1748
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"The humour of the populace, in matters of religion, is a most curious subject of speculation."
Humorous"It is difficult for a man to speak long of himself without vanity; therefore, I shall be short."
Strange & Unusual"A certain proof that men ever did, and ever will derive their religion from other sources than this species of reasoning."
Controversial"No man ever threw away life, while it was worth keeping."
Shocking"The corruption of the best things produces the worst."
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