There is a majesty in simplicity.

Homer excels all the inventors of other arts in this: that he has swallowed up the honor of those who succeeded him.

She who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting, sways, Yet has her humor most, when she obeys.

Coffee which makes the politician wise, and see through all things with his half-shut eyes.

For thee I dim these eye and stuff this head With all such reading as was never read.

As some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire While expletives their feeble aid do join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line.

What dire offence from am'rous causes springs, What mighty contests rise from trivial things.