One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
If there were only one religion in England there would be danger of despotism, if there were two, they would cut each other's throats, but there are thirty, and they live in peace and happiness.
It is with books as with men: a very small number play a great part.
The ear is the avenue to the heart.
The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing.
Happiness is not the portion of man.