"We make allowance for a certain degree of selfishness in men; because we know it to be inseparable from human nature, and inherent in our frame and constitution."

"The existence of matter of fact is not capable of demonstration."

"A woman may behave herself with good manners, and have even some vivacity in her turn of wit; but where her mind is so unfurnished, 'tis impossible her conversation can afford any entertainment to men…"

"The most perfect philosophy of the natural kind is of little use to us, if it do not enable us to correct our errors, and regulate our passions."

"The humour of the populace, in matters of religion, is a most curious subject of speculation."