Cavil you may, but never criticise.
The proper study of Mankind is Man.
Like Cato, give his little senate laws, and sit attentive to his own applause.
Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac'd on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.
In this commonplace world every one is said to be romantic who either admires a fine thing or does one.