I believe no one qualification is so likely to make a good writer, as the power of rejecting his own thoughts.
Whether the charmer sinner it, or saint it, If folly grow romantic, I must paint it.
Luxurious lobster-nights, farewell, For sober, studious days!
Rogues in rags are kept in countenance by rogues in ruffles.
Those move easiest who have learn'd to dance.
Music resembles poetry, in each Are nameless graces which no methods teach, And which a master hand alone can reach.