How comes it to pass, then, that we appear such cowards in reasoning, and are so afraid to stand the test of ridicule? - Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7…

- Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl Of Shaftesbury

There is a melancholy which accompanies all enthusiasm.

- Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl Of Shaftesbury

Men's first thoughts in this matter are generally better than their second; their natural notions better than those refin'd by study, or consultation…

- Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl Of Shaftesbury

Twas the saying of an ancient sage that humour was the only test of gravity, and gravity of humour. For a subject which would not bear raillery was s…

- Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Earl Of Shaftesbury