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.

Can honor's voice provoke the silent dust, or flattery soothe the dull, cold ear of death?

Bright-eyed Fancy, hov'ring o'er, Scatters from her pictured urn Thoughts that breathe and words that burn.

Hands that the rod of empire might have sway'd, Or waked to ecstasy the living lyre.

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.

I shall be but a shrimp of an author.

Visions of glory, spare my aching sight! Ye unborn ages, crowd not on my soul!