"I have often been surprised at the credulity of mankind; but I have also been surprised at their obstinacy."

"It seems to be the determination of some of the jealous members of the ****** (R. *** Soc. y), not to suffer the Institution to sink, but on the / Other hand to master up a force, & support it with al…"

"I have often found that the most simple remedies are the most efficacious."

"It is not, that I am an enemy to the practice of inoculation; on the contrary, I am a warm friend to it, and have been so for many years. But I am convinced, that the present mode of conducting it is …"

"I have often been accused of being too sanguine in my expectations; but time will show whether I am right or wrong."