"When we run over libraries, persuaded of these principles, what havoc must we make? If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask, Does it contain any …"

"All belief of matter of fact or real existence is derived merely from some object present to the memory or senses, and a customary conjunction betwixt that and some other object."

"A certain proof that men ever did, and ever will derive their religion from other sources than this species of reasoning."

"There is no such thing as chance in the world."

"The passion of love is a very odd compound."