Embosom'd in the deep where Holland lies. Methinks her patient sons before me stand, Where the broad ocean leans against the land.

Those who place their affections at first on trifles for amusement, will find these trifles become at last their most serious concerns.

A man who leaves home to mend himself and others is a philosopher; but he who goes from country to country, guided by the blind impulse of curiosity, is a vagabond.

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.

Who mix'd reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth: If he had any faults, he has left us in doubt.

He cast off his friends as a huntsman his pack, For he knew when he pleas'd he could whistle them back.

If one wishes to become rich they must appear rich.