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.

Those move easiest who have learn'd to dance.

Chaste to her husband, frank to all beside, A teeming mistress, but a barren bride.

For forms of government, let fools contest; Whate'er is best administered, is best.

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.

Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.

False happiness is like false money; it passes for a time as well as the true, and serves some ordinary occasions; but when it is brought to the touch, we find the lightness and alloy, and feel the loss.