The fox condemns the trap, not himself.

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The inquiry in England is not whether a man has talents and genius, but whether he is passive and polite and a virtuous ass and obedient to noblemen's opinions in art and science. If he is, he is a good man. If not, he must be starved.

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Truth can never be told so as to be understood, and not be believed.

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Abstinence sows sand all overThe ruddy limbs and flaming hair,But Desire GratifiedPlants fruits of life and beauty there.

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For Mercy has a human heart, Pity, a human face, And Love, the human form divine, And Peace, the human dress.

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