He scarcely hears what you say, before he is asked, What is God?
It is at the same instant, from the same lips, that he learns that there are ghosts, goblins, were-wolves--and a God.

(Sec.25.) The diversity of religious opinions has led the deists to invent an argument that is perhaps more singular than sound.

Cicero, having to prove that the Romans were the most warlike people in the world, adroitly draws this conclusion from the lips of their rivals.

Gauls, to whom if to any, do you yield the palm for courage?
To the Romans.
Parthians, after you, who are the bravest of men?
The Romans.

Africans, whom would you fear, if you were to fear any?
The Romans.