In discussing these exceptions from the course of nature, the first question is, whether the fact be justly stated. That which is strange is delightful, and a pleasing error is not willingly detected.

There are, indeed, few kinds of composition from which an author, however learned or ingenious, can hope a long continuance of fame.

Lexicographer: a writer of dictionaries, a harmless drudge, that busies himself in tracing the original, and detailing the signification of words.

He who would have fine guests, let him have a fine wife.

"Uisce Beatha" is a compounded distilled spirit being drawn on aromatics, and the Irish sort is particularly distinguished for its pleasant and mild flavour.

Deign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause awhile from letters, to be wise.

There mark what ills the scholar's life assail, toil, envy, want, and patron.