For lo! the board with cups and spoons is crowned.The berries crackle, and the mill turns round ... At once they gratify their scent and taste.And frequent cups prolong the rich repast... Coffee (which makes the politician wise And see through all things with his half-shut eyes).

True disputants are like true sportsmen: their whole delight is in the pursuit.

While pensive poets painful vigils keep, Sleepless themselves, to give their readers sleep.

The most positive men are the most credulous, since they most believe themselves, and advise most with their falsest flatterer and worst enemy--their own self-love.

We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Yet graceful ease, and sweetness void of pride, Might hide her faults, if belles had faults to hide: If to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and you'll forget 'em all.