"All our obligations to do good to society seem to involve doing something in return: I get the benefits of society, s…"

"Suicide can often be consistent with self-interest and with one’s duty to oneself; this can’t be questioned by anyone…"

"If suicide is a crime, only cowardice can drive us to it. If it is not a crime, both prudence and courage should lead…"

"Observe, too, says Philo, the curious artifices of nature, in order to embitter the life of every living being. The s…"

"The whole earth, believe me ... is cursed and polluted. A perpetual war is kindled amongst all living creatures. Nece…"

"The first circumstance which introduces evil, is that contrivance or economy of the animal creation, by which pains, …"

"The conclusion [of the essay 'Of the Protestant Succession'] shows me a Whig, but a very sceptical one."

"The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster."

"With regard to politics and the character of princes and great men, I think I am very moderate. My views of things ar…"

"A wise man's kingdom is his own breast: or, if he ever looks farther, it will only be to the judgment of a select few…"