The Physician, by the study and inspection of urine and ordure, approves himself in the science; and in like sort should our author accustom and exercise his imagination upon the dregs of nature.

The zeal of fools offends at any time.

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be, In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.

Of all the causes which conspire to blind Man's erring judgement, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIDE, the never-failing vice of fools.

Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.

I was not born for courts and great affairs, but I pay my debts, believe and say my prayers.

The greatest advantage I know of being thought a wit by the world is, that it gives one the greater freedom of playing the fool.