Words are like leaves; some wither every year, and every year a younger race succeed.

Words once spoken can never be recalled.

Sound judgment is the ground of writing well.

The men, who labour and digest things most, Will be much apter to despond than boast; For if your author be profoundly good, 'Twill cost you dear before he's understood.

You gain your point if your industrious art can make unusual words easy.

Immodest words admit of no defence, For want of decency is want of sense.

Words are like leaves; some wither every year, and every year a younger race succeed.