"The common people are not to be trusted with any species of power, least of all with that which is the most dangerous, the power of making laws."

"The common growth of mother-earth Suffices me—her tears, her mirth, Her humblest mirth and tears."

"The Poet writes for the pleasure of writing, and for the pleasure of being read."

"To me the meanest flower that blows can give thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears."

"Wisdom is ofttimes nearer when we stoop Than when we soar."