I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments; and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable, the first moment of an universal republic would convert me into an advocate for single and uncontradicted despotism. The fact is, riches are power, and poverty is slavery all over the earth, and one sort of establishment is no better, nor worse, for a people than another.

A small drop of ink makes thousands, perhaps millions... think.

The premises are so delightfully extensive, that two people might live together without ever seeing, hearing or meeting.

You should have a softer pillow than my heart.

Oh that the desert were my dwelling-place, With one fair spirit for my minister

Muse of the many twinkling feet, whose charms are now extending up from legs to arms.

A man must serve his time to every trade, Save censure-critics all are ready made. Take hackney'd jokes from Miller, got by rote With just enough learning to misquote.