1683 – 1765 • English • Poet
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.
The course of Nature is the art of God.
Wonder is involuntary praise.
Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordlings enjoy.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
Virtue alone has majesty in death.
