1. “A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”
2. “The life of a man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.”
3. “There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.”
4. “Custom is the great guide to human life.”
5. “Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.”
6. “Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.”
7. “The corruption of best things gives rise to the worst.”
8. “A wise man apportions his belief to the evidence.”
9. “All knowledge degenerates into probability.”
10. “The law always limits every power it gives.”
11. “Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.”
12. “A purpose, an intention, a design, strikes everywhere even the careless, the most stupid thinker.”
13. “The most lively thought is still inferior to the dullest sensation.”
14. “Liberty of any kind is never lost all at once.”
15. “The truth springs from arguments amongst friends.”
