Slave to no sect, who takes no private road, But looks through Nature up to Nature's God.

Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man.

On her white breast a sparkling cross she wore, Which Jews might kiss and infidels adore.

The character of covetousness, is what a man generally acquires more through some niggardliness or ill grace in little and inconsiderable things, than in expenses of any consequence.

Ah! why, ye Gods, should two and two make four?

But if you'll prosper, mark what I advise, Whom age, and long experience render wise.

There is nothing wanting to make all rational and disinterested people in the world of one religion, but that they should talk together every day.