We are not meant to resolve all contradictions but to live with them and rise above them.

Time is the mercy of Eternity; without Time's swiftness Which is the swiftest of all things, all were eternal torment.

But if at church they would give some ale. And a pleasant fire our souls to regale. We'd sing and we'd pray all the live long day, Nor ever once from the church to stray.

There is no mistake so great as the mistake of not going on.

Nature in darkness groans and men are bound to sullen contemplation in the night: restless they turn on beds of sorrow; in their inmost brain feeling the crushing wheels, they rise, they write the bitter words of stern philosophy and knead the bread of knowledge with tears and groans.

Degrade first the Arts if you'd Mankind Degrade. Hire Idiots to Paint with cold light & hot shade: Give high Price for the worst, leave the best in disgrace, And with Labours of Ignorance fill every place.

Thy friendship oft has made my heart to ache: do be my enemy for friendship's sake.