When Newton saw an apple fall, he found In that slight startle from his contemplation- 'Tis said (for I'll not answer above ground For any sage's creed or calculation)- A mode of proving that the earth turn'd round In a most natural whirl, called 'gravitation'; And this is the sole mortal who could grapple, Since Adam, with a fall, or with an apple.

So much alarmed that she is quite alarming

A timid mind is apt to mistake every scratch for a mortal wound.

History, with all her volumes vast, Hath but one page.

Perhaps the early grave Which men weep over may be meant to save.

What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little.

I loved my country, and I hated him.