England, so long mistress of the sea, Where winds and waves confess her sovereignty, Her ancient triumphs yet on high shall bear And reign the sovereign of the conquered air.
One principal characteristic of vice in the present age is the contempt of fame.
Low on his funeral couch he lies!
Men will believe anything at all provided they are under no obligation to believe it.
They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy.
And truth severe, by fairy fiction drest.