"E'en 'plaining flies to thee have spoke, Poor trifles as they be; And oft the spider's web thou'st broke, To set the …"

"A happy home of sunshine, flowers and streams. Yet in the sweetest places cometh ill, A noisome weed that burthens ev…"

"Fashion is her favourite disciple."

"Superstition lives longer than books, it is engraved on the human mind 'til it becomes a part of its existence."

"And what is Life? — An hour-glass on the run,"

"And don't despise your betters cause they're old."

"Throw not my words away, as many do; They're gold in value, though they're cheap to you."

"And what's more wonderful, when big loads foil One ant or two to carry, quickly then A swarm flock round to help thei…"

"In politics and politicians' lies The modern farmer waxes wondrous wise; Opinionates with wisdom all compact, And een…"

"Arts may ply fantastic anatomy but nature is always herself in her wildest moods of extravagence."