Since a true knowledge of nature gives us pleasure, a lively imitation of it, either in poetry or painting, must produce a much greater; for both these arts are not only true imitations of nature, but of the best nature.

For all have not the gift of martyrdom.

Thus all below is strength, and all above is grace.

Or hast thou known the world so long in vain?

No king nor nation one moment can retard the appointed hour.

He who would pry behind the scenes oft sees a counterfeit.

Hushed as midnight silence.