It Is A General Rule Of Judgment,

Some To The Fascination Of A Name, Surrender Judgment Hoodwinked.

The Man That Hails You Tom Or Jack, And Proves By Thumps Upon Your Back How He Esteems Your Merit, Is Such A Friend, That One Had Need Be Very Much His Friend Indeed To Pardon Or To Bear It.

A Life All Turbulence And Noise May Seem To Him That Leads It Wise And To Be Praised, But Wisdom Is A Pearl With Most Success Sought In Still Waters.

Admirals Extolled For Standing Still, Or Doing Nothing With A Deal Of Skill.

Th' Embroid'ry Of Poetic Dreams.