Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.

The commendation of adversaries is the greatest triumph of a writer, because it never comes unless extorted.

Long pains, with use of bearing, are half eased.

I maintain, against the enemies of the stage, that patterns of piety, decently represented, may second the precepts.

Raw in the fields the rude militia swarms, Mouth without hands; maintained at vast expense, In peace a charge, in war a weak defence.

Learn to write well, or not to write at all.

They think too little who talk too much.