Perhaps those, who, trembling most, maintain a dignity in their fate, are the bravest: resolution on reflection is real courage.

When Shakespeare copied chroniclers verbatim, it was because he knew they were good enough for his audiences. In a more polished age he who could so move our passions, could surely have performed the easier task of satisfying our taste.

The best sun we have is made of Newcastle coal, and I am determined never to reckon upon any other.

History is a romance that is believed; romance, a history that is not believed.

We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.

The way to ensure summer in England is to have it framed and glazed in a comfortable room.

I know that I have had friends who would never have vexed or betrayed me, if they had walked on all fours.