Such dainties to them, their health it might hurt; It 's like sending them ruffles when wanting a shirt.

As writers become more numerous, it is natural for readers to become more indolent; whence must necessarily arise a desire of attaining knowledge with the greatest possible ease.

To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise.

Silence is become his mother tongue.

Our Garrick 's a salad; for in him we see Oil, vinegar, sugar, and saltness agree!

Fear guides more to their duty than gratitude; for one man who is virtuous from the love of virtue, from the obligation he thinks he lies under to the Giver of all, there are ten thousand who are good only from their apprehension of punishment.

The bounds of a man's knowledge are easily concealed, if he has but prudence.