There is nothing that is meritorious but virtue and friendship.
Know, Nature's children all divide her care, The fur that warms a monarch warmed a bear.
No craving void left aching in the soul.
I am his Highness' dog at Kew; Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you?
To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
At ev'ry word a reputation dies.