I believe it is no wrong Observation, that Persons of Genius, and those who are most capable of Art, are always fond of Nature, as such are chiefly sensible, that all Art consists in the Imitation and Study of Nature. On the contrary, People of the common Level of Understanding are principally delighted with the Little Niceties and Fantastical Operations of Art, and constantly think that finest which is least Natural.

Condition, circumstance, is not the thing; Bliss is the same in subject or in king.

Whatever is, is right.

Chaste to her husband, frank to all beside, A teeming mistress, but a barren bride.

Those move easiest who have learn'd to dance.

The finest minds, like the finest metals, dissolve the easiest.

Yes, I am proud; I must be proud to see Men not afraid of God, afraid of me.