For the first time, the best may err, art may persuade, and novelty spread out its charms. The first fault is the child of simplicity; but every other the offspring of guilt.

True wisdom consists of tracing effects to their causes.

Honour sinks where commerce long prevails.

People seek within a short span of life to satisfy a thousand desires, each of which is insatiable.

Here let me sit in sorrow for mankind.

Error is always talkative.

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