And Took For Truth The Test Of

Whatever Amuses, Serves To Kill Time, To Lull The Faculties, And To Banish Reflection. Whatever Entertains, Usually Awakens The Understanding Or Gratifies The Fancy. Whatever Diverts, Is Lively In Its Nature, And Sometimes Tumultuous In Its Effects.

In Idle Wishes, Fools Supinely Stay. Be There A Will And Wisdom Finds A Way.

Ease Leads To Habit, As Success To Ease. He Lives By Rule Who Lives Himself To Please.

Fashion, Though Folly's Child, And Guide Of Fools, Rules E'en The Wisest, And In Learning Rules.

Some Hearts Are Hidden, Some Have Not A Heart.