Persons of genius, and those who are most capable of art, are always most fond of nature: as such are chiefly sensible, that all art consists in the imitation and study of nature.

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.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

'Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call, But the joint force and full result of all.

Where London's column, pointing at the skies, Like a tall bully, lifts the head, and lies.

How shall I lose the sin, yet keep the sense, and love the offender, yet detest the offence?

Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, Lie in three words,-health, peace, and competence.