"The general rule is, that all objects, which are continguous in time and place, and betwixt which there is an original resemblance, are conceived as united by the imagination."

"The fact is, that the greatest part of our reasonings, concerning matters of fact, are founded on the relation of cause and effect."

"The identity that we ascribe to things is only a fictitious one, established by the mind, not a peculiar nature belonging to what we're talking about."

"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."

"It is difficult for a man to speak long of himself without vanity; therefore, I shall be short."