Pretty conceptions, fine metaphors, glittering expressions, and something of a neat cast of verse are properly the dress, gems, or loose ornaments of poetry.

If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.

Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave: Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise,- His pride in reasoning, not in acting lies.

Sickness is a sort of early old age; it teaches us a diffidence in our earthly state.

Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right.

From vulgar bounds with brave disorder part, And snatch a grace beyond the reach of art.

He best can paint them who shall feel them most.