To aim at excellence, our reputation, and friends, and all must be ventured; to aim at the average we run no risk and provide little service.

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.

And his best riches, ignorance of wealth.

Turn, gentle Hermit of the Dale, And guide my lonely way To where yon taper cheers the vale With hospitable ray.

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

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

Hope is such a bait, it covers any hook.