A patriot is a fool in ev'ry age.

A gen'rous heart repairs a sland'rous tongue.

He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

True Wit is Nature to advantage dress'd What oft was thought, but ne'er so well express'd; Something whose truth convinced at sight we find, That gives us back the image of our mind. As shades more sweetly recommend the light, So modest plainness sets off sprightly wit.

Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.

I am satisfied to trifle away my time, rather than let it stick by me.