Clergyman's

In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent: so you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.
- James Burgh

Good humour is the only shield to keep off the darts of the satirical railer: if you have a quiver well stored, and are sure of hitting him between the joints of the harness, do not spare him; but you had better not bend your bow than miss your aim.
- James Burgh

There is hardly any bodily blemish which a winning behaviour will not conceal, or make tolerable; and there is no external grace which ill-nature or affectation will not deform.
- James Burgh

There is hardly any bodily blemish which a winning behaviour will not conceal, or make tolerable; and there is no external grace which ill-nature or affectation will not deform.
- James Burgh

Love your fellow creature, though vicious. Hate vice in the friend you love the most.
- James Burgh

Love your fellow creature, though vicious. Hate vice in the friend you love the most.
- James Burgh

Love your fellow creature, though vicious. Hate vice in the friend you love the most.
- James Burgh

Love your fellow creature, though vicious. Hate vice in the friend you love the most.
- James Burgh

Love your fellow creature, though vicious. Hate vice in the friend you love the most.
- James Burgh

Make your company a rarity, and people will value it. Men despise what they can easily have.
- James Burgh