When we view elevated ideas of Nature, the result of that view is admiration, which is always the cause of pleasure.
Pleasure never comes sincere to man; but lent by heaven upon hard usury.
Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.
These are the effects of doting age,--vain doubts and idle cares and over caution.
When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, They melted as they fell.
Be slow to resolve, but quick in performance.