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.

So upright Quakers please both man and God.

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

Mankind is unamendable.

Oh, blindness to the future! kindly giv'n, That each may fill the circle mark'd by heaven.

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

The vulgar boil, the learned roast, an egg.