For my own part, notwithstanding the general malevolence towards those who communicate their thoughts in print, I cannot but look with a friendly regard on such as do it, provided there is no tendency in their writings to vice and profaneness. If the thoughts of such authors have nothing in them, they, at least, do no harm, and show an honest industry, and a good intention in the composer.
Addison, —Freeholder, No. 40.
