The Taste of Beauty, and the Relish of what is decent, just, and amiable, perfects the Character of the Gentleman, and the Philosopher. And the Study of such a Taste or Relish will, as we suppose, be ever the great Employment and Concern of him, who covets as well to be wise and good, as agreeable and polite.
Vol. 2, p. 207; "Miscellany III". - Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, Times (1711)