A mighty maze! But not without a plan.

In this commonplace world every one is said to be romantic who either admires a fine thing or does one.

It is very natural for a young friend and a young lover to think the persons they love have nothing to do but to please them.

So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

For critics, as they are birds of prey, have ever a natural inclination to carrion.

I find myself hoping a total end of all the unhappy divisions of mankind by party-spirit, which at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few.

I am satisfied to trifle away my time, rather than let it stick by me.