On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting, 'Twas only when he was off, he was acting.

A boy will learn more true wisdom in a public school in a year than by a private education in five. It is not from masters, but from their equals, that youth learn a knowledge of the world.

As boys should be educated with temperance, so the first greatest lesson that should be taught them is to admire frugality. It is by the exercise of this virtue alone they can ever expect to be useful members of society.

Both wit and understanding are trifles without integrity.

And as a bird each fond endearment tries To tempt its new-fledg'd offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reprov'd each dull delay, Allur'd to brighter worlds, and led the way.

The loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind.

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