Chaos of thought and passion, all confused; Still by himself abused or disabused; Created half to rise, and half to fall; Great lord of all things, yet a prey to all; Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurled,- The glory, jest, and riddle of the world.

The race by vigour, not by vaunts, is won.

Who builds a church to God and not to fame, Will never mark the marble with his name.

Coffee which makes the politician wise, and see through all things with his half-shut eyes.

The most positive men are the most credulous.

Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.

Oh! be thou blest with all that Heaven can send, Long health, long youth, long pleasure-and a friend.