The search of our future being is but a needless, anxious, and haste to be knowing, sooner than we can, what, without all this solicitude, we shall know a little later.
Alexander PopeOur passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.
Alexander PopeNor Fame I slight, nor for her favors call; She comes unlooked for, if she comes at all .
Alexander Pope