The productions of a great genius, with many lapses and inadvertences, are infinitely preferable to the works of an inferior kind of author which are scrupulously exact, and conformable to all the rules of correct writing.

E'en the rough rocks with tender myrtle bloom, and trodden weeds send out a rich perfume.

There is noting truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor. The gods have set a price upon every real and noble pleasure.

I have often thought, says Sir Roger, it happens very well that Christmas should fall out in the middle of Winter.

Charity is the perfection and ornament of religion.

A brother's sufferings claim a brother's pity.

Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacence, if they discover none of the like in themselves.