"The mind receives a great variety of impressions, and is capable of an infinite variety of thoughts."

"God, when he gave the world to men in common, commanded man also to labour, and the penury of his condition required it of him."

"God gave the world to men in common; but since he gave it them for their benefit, and the greatest conveniences of life they were capable to draw from it, it cannot be supposed he meant it should alwa…"

"The love of truth is the first step towards wisdom."

"The improvement of the understanding is for two ends: first, for our own increase of knowledge; secondly, to enable us to deliver that knowledge to others."