[It is a basic principle of a tyrant] to unarm his people of weapons, money and all means whereby they resist his power.

But true love is a durable fire, In the mind ever burning, Never sick, never old, never dead, From itself never turning.

The House of Peers, throughout the war, Did nothing in particular, And did it very well: Yet Britain set the world ablaze In good King George's glorious days!

It would be an unspeakable advantage, both to the public and private, if men would consider that great truth, that no man is wise or safe but he that is honest.

'Tis a sharp medicine, but it will cure all that ails you.

Trust few men; above all, keep your follies to yourself.

Silence in love betrays more woe - Than words though ne'er so witty; A beggar that is dumb, you know, may challenge double pity.