Party-spirit at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few.
There is but one way I know of conversing safely with all men; that is, not by concealing what we say or do, but by saying or doing nothing that deserves to be concealed.
For critics, as they are birds of prey, have ever a natural inclination to carrion.
'Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call, But the joint force and full result of all.
Heaven from all creatures hides the book of Fate.
Here thou, great Anna! Whom three realms obey, / Dost sometimes counsel takeโand sometimes tea.