At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.

Authors are partial to their wit, 'tis true, But are not critics to their judgment, too?

The difference is too nice - Where ends the virtue or begins the vice.

There are certain times when most people are in a disposition of being informed, and 'tis incredible what a vast good a little truth might do, spoken in such seasons.

To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be.

Let such teach others who themselves excel, And censure freely who have written well.