'T is woman that seduces all mankind; By her we first were taught the wheedling arts.

Music might tame and civilize wild beasts, but 'tis evident it never yet could tame and civilize musicians.

In every age and clime we see Two of a trade can never agree.

Of all mechanics, of all servile handycrafts-men, a gamester is the vilest. But yet, as many of the quality are of the profession, he is admitted amongst the politest company.

To frame the little animal, provide All the gay hues that wait on female pride: Let Nature guide thee; sometimes golden wire The shining bellies of the fly require; The peacock's plumes thy tackle must not fail, Nor the dear purchase of the sable's tail.

Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil?

Envy's a sharper spur than pay: No author ever spar'd a brother; Wits are gamecocks to one another.