The first sure symptom of a mind in health Is rest of heart and pleasure felt at home.
At thirty a man suspects himself a fool;Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan;At fifty chides his infamous delay,Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve;In all the magnanimity of thoughtResolves; and re-resolves; then dies the same.
For her own breakfast she’ll project a scheme,Nor take her tea without a strategem.
Whate’er th’ Almighty’s subsequent command His first command is this – “Man love thyself.”
Tomorrow is a satire on today And shows its weakness.
Tomorrow is the day when idlers work and fools reform and mortal men lay hold on heaven.
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.
Friendship’s the wine of life: but friendship new… is neither strong nor pure.
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.
There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired.