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.

Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.

The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love.

Who, born for the universe, narrow'd his mind, And to party gave up what was meant for mankind; Though fraught with all learning, yet straining his throat To persuade Tommy Townshend to lend him a vote. Who too deep for his hearers still went on refining, And thought of convincing while they thought of dining: Though equal to all things, for all things unfit; Too nice for a statesman, too proud for a wit.

Whenever you see a gaming table be sure to know fortune is not there. Rather she is always in the company of industry.

Well had the boding tremblers learned to trace the day's disasters in his morning face.

I do not love a man who is zealous for nothing.