The meanest flowret of the vale, / The simplest note that swells the gale, / The common sun, the air, and skies, / To him are opening paradise.

Commerce changes entirely the fate and genius of nations, by communicating arts and opinions, circulating money, and introducing the materials of luxury; she first opens and polishes the mind, then corrupts and enervates both that and the body.

They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy.

Any fool may write a most valuable book by chance, if he will only tell us what he heard and saw with veracity.

E'en from the tomb the voice of nature cries, E'en in our ashes live their wonted fires.

The time will come, when thou shalt lift thine eyes To watch a long-drawn battle in the skies. While aged peasants, too amazed for words, Stare at the flying fleets of wondrous birds.

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.