"It forms a strong presumption against all supernatural and miraculous relations, that they are observed chiefly to abound among ignorant and barbarous nations; or if a civilized people has ever given …"

"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."

"A man who is temperate in everything is a man who is not interested in anything."

"Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few."

"Liberty of the press is a blessing when we are inclined to write against others, and a calamity when we find others writing against us."