Whether We Call It Sacrifice,

The Mass Of Mankind Are Evidently Slavish In Their Tastes, Preferring A Life Suitable To Beasts.

There Is Simple Ignorance, Which Is The Source Of Lighter Offenses, And Double Ignorance, Which Is Accompanied By A Conceit Of Wisdom.

The Life Of Children, As Much As That Of Intemperate Men, Is Wholly Governed By Their Desires.

The Best Way To Teach Morality Is To Make It A Habit With Children.

Men Cling To Life Even At The Cost Of Enduring Great Misfortune.