If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac'd on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.

True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.

I lisp'd in numbers, for the numbers came.

What is fame? a fancied life in others' breath.

Such labour'd nothings, in so strange a style, Amaze th' unlearn'd and make the learned smile.

If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac'd on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.

Fame, wealth, and honour! what are you to Love?