It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to
the exciting influence of the grape.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.

Originality provokes originality.

Originality provokes originality.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

In doubtful matters boldness is everything.

A man of three letters, " F U R."

A man of three letters, " F U R."