It is to be lamented, that more men of talents employ their time in the former occupation than in the latter.
The frequency of crime among men, who, as the common saying is, know better, sufficiently proves, that some truths may be brought home to the conviction of the mind without always producing the proper effect upon the conduct.

There are other truths of a nature that perhaps never can be adequately communicated from one man to another.

The superiority of the pleasures of intellect to those of sense, Mr Godwin considers as a fundamental truth.

Taking all circumstances into consideration, I should be disposed to agree with him; but how am I to communicate this truth to a person who has scarcely ever felt intellectual pleasure?
I may as well attempt to explain the nature and beauty of colours to a blind man.

If I am ever so laborious, patient, and clear, and have the most repeated opportunities of expostulation, any real progress toward the accomplishment of my purpose seems absolutely hopeless.