When we see a natural style, we are astonished and charmed; for we expected to see an author, and we find a person.

When we encounter a natural style we are always surprised and delighted, for we thought to see an author and found a man

It is man's natural sickness to believe that he possesses the truth.

Custom is our nature. What are our natural principles but principles of custom?

We never love a person, but only qualities.

It is natural for the mind to believe and for the will to love; so that, for want of true objects, they must attach themselves to false.