Poets are never allowed to be mediocre by the gods, by men or by publishers.

And seek for truth in the groves of Academe.

Being, be bold and venture to be wise.

A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.

Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.

The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it was first seasoned.

Let your literary compositions be kept from the public eye for nine years at least.