His domestics and dependants have in him a sure resource; and no longer dread the power of fortune, but so far as she exercises it over him.

From him the hungry receive food, the naked clothing, the ignorant and slothful skill and industry.

Like the sun, an inferior minister of providence he cheers, invigorates, and sustains the surrounding world.
If confined to private life, the sphere of his activity is narrower; but his influence is all benign and gentle.

If exalted into a higher station, mankind and posterity reap the fruit of his labours.
As these topics of praise never fail to be employed, and with success, where we would inspire esteem for any one; may it not thence be concluded, that the utility, resulting from the social virtues, forms, at least, a PART of their merit, and is one source of that approbation and regard so universally paid to them?
When we recommend even an animal or a plant as USEFUL and BENEFICIAL, we give it an applause and recommendation suited to its nature.

As, on the other hand, reflection on the baneful influence of any of these inferior beings always inspires us with the sentiment of aversion.