"It is impossible for us to think of any thing, which we have not antecedently felt, either by our external or internal senses."

"Thus the Jews in Europe, and the Armenians in the east, have a peculiar character; and the former are as much noted for fraud, as the latter for probity."

"Whatever is may not be, and whatever is not may be."

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

"In JAMAICA, indeed, they talk of one negroe as a man of parts and learning; but 'tis likely he is admired for very slender accomplishments, like a parrot, who speaks a few words plainly."