Every great and original writer, in proportion as he is great and original, must himself create the taste by which he is to be relished.

A famous man is Robin Hood, The English ballad-singer's joy.

To the solid ground Of nature trusts the Mind that builds for aye.

The earth was all before me. With a heart Joyous, nor scared at its own liberty, I look about; and should the chosen guide Be nothing better than a wandering cloud, I cannot miss my way.

Laying out grounds... may be considered as a liberal art, in some sort like poetry and painting.... it is to assist Nature in moving the affections... the affections of those who have the deepest perception of the beauty of Nature.

A Briton even in love should be A subject, not a slave!

On a fair prospect some have looked, And felt, as I have heard them say, As if the moving time had been A thing as steadfast as the scene On which they gazed themselves away.