However men may differ on account of climate, or language, or government, or laws, or however they may be situated in different quarters of the globe, it will produce in them the same virtuous disposition, and make them instruments for the promotion of happiness in the world.
In looking between the two first parallels, where we see so few labourers, and in contemplating the great increase of these between the others, we are taught the consoling lesson, that however small the beginning and slow the progress may appear in any good work which we may undertake, we need not be discouraged as to the ultimate result of our labours; for though our cause may appear stationary, it may only become so, in order that it may take a deeper root, and thus be enabled to stand better against the storms which may afterwards beat about it.
In taking the same view again, we discover the manner in which light and information proceed under a free government in a good cause.

An individual, for example, begins; he communicates his sentiments to others.

Thus, while alive, he enlightens; when dead, he leaves his works behind him.

Thus, though departed, he yet speaks, and his influence is not lost.

Of those enlightened by him, some become authors, and others actors in their turn.
While living, they instruct, like their predecessors; when dead, they speak also.