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.

Paltry affectation, strained allusions, and disgusting finery are easily attained by those who choose to wear them; they are but too frequently the badges of ignorance or of stupidity, whenever it would endeavor to please.

And learn the luxury of doing good.

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

An Englishman fears contempt more than death.

What is genius or courage without a heart?

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