Modesty seldom resides in a breast that is not enriched with nobler virtues.

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.

Persecution is a tribute the great must always pay for preeminence.

And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all he knew.

Nothing is so contemptible as that affectation of wisdom, which some display, by universal incredulity.

Unequal combinations are always disadvantageous to the weaker side.

Be not affronted at a joke. If one throw salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm, unless thou art raw.