It is man's natural sickness to believe that he possesses the truth.

Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom?

To tell the truth is useful to those to whom it is spoken, but disadvantageous to those who tell it, because it makes them disliked.

Truth is not an object to be possessed; it is a living thing recognized, cultivated by the mind and heart.

He that takes truth for his guide, and duty for his end, may safely trust to God's providence to lead him aright

When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we expected to see an author, and we find a person.