In matters of equity between man and man, our Saviour has taught us to put my neighbor in place of myself, and myself in place of my neighbor.

So, when a raging fever burns, We shift from side to side by turns; And 't is a poor relief we gain To change the place, but keep the pain.

Talking over the things which you have read with your companions fixes them on the mind.

Two sentiments alone suffice for man, were he to live the age of the rocks - love, and the contemplation of the Deity.

For Satan always finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.

What's amiss I'll strive to mend,And endure what can't be mended.

Poesy and oratory omit things not essential, and insert little beautiful digressions, in order to place everything in the most effective light.