There is a majesty in simplicity.
Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.
Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be.
To the Elysian shades dismiss my soul, where no carnation fades.
A patriot is a fool in ev'ry age.
True disputants are like true sportsmen: their whole delight is in the pursuit.