Two large prominent eyes that rolled about to no purpose (for he was utterly short-sighted) a wide mouth, thick lips and inflated visage, gave him the air of a blind trumpeter. A deep untuneable voice which, instead of modulating, he enforced with unnecsessary pomp, a total neglect of his person, and ignorance of every civil attention, disgusted all who judge by appearance.

The wisest prophets make sure of the event first.

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.

This world is a comedy, not Life.

Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school.

Had I children, my utmost endeavors would be to make them musicians.

Art is the filigrain of a little mind, and is twisted and involved and curled, but would reach farther if laid out in a straight line.