Volume Iv Part 41 (2/2)

If a man who turnips cries Cry not when his father dies, 'Tis a proof that he would rather Have a turnip than a father.

Samuel Johnson [1709-1784]

Life is a jest, and all things show it; I said so once, and now I know it.

John Gay [1685-1732]

I am his Highness' dog at Kew.

Pray, sir, tell me,--whose dog are you?

Alexander Pope [1688-1744]

Sir, I admit your general rule, That every poet is a fool, But you yourself may serve to show it, That every fool is not a poet.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge [1772-1834]

Damis, an author cold and weak, Thinks as a critic he's divine; Likely enough; we often make Good vinegar of sorry wine.

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Swans sing before they die--'twere no bad thing Did certain persons die before they sing.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge [1772-1834]

He who in his pocket hath no money Should, in his mouth, be never without honey.

Unknown

n.o.bles and heralds, by your leave, Here lies what once was Matthew Prior, The son of Adam and of Eve; Can Bourbon or Na.s.sau claim higher?

Matthew Prior [1664-1721]

Here lie I, Martin Elginbrodde; Hae mercy o' my soul, Lord G.o.d, As I wad do were I Lord G.o.d, And ye were Martin Elginbrodde.

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