What people call the spirit of the times is mostly their own spirit in which the times mirror themselves.
All perishable is but an allegory.
Humor is one of the elements of genius--admirable as an adjunct; but as soon as it becomes dominant, only a surrogate for genius.
A rainbow which lasts for a quarter of an hour is looked at no longer.
The sea is flowing ever, The land retains it never.
If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.