When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great thought, another is born who read more

When a nation gives birth to a man who is able to produce a great thought, another is born who is able to understand and admire it

The king himself has follow'd her
When she has walk'd before.

The king himself has follow'd her
When she has walk'd before.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

Animals do not admire each other. A horse does not admire its companion.

Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.

Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.

Season your admiration for a while
With an attent ear. . . .

Season your admiration for a while
With an attent ear. . . .

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

Admiration begins where acquaintance ceases

We live by our imagination, our admirations, and our sentiments.

We live by our imagination, our admirations, and our sentiments.

To admire nothing, (as most are wont to do;)
Is the only method that I know,
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To admire nothing, (as most are wont to do;)
Is the only method that I know,
To make men happy, and to keep them so.

For fools admire, but me of sense approve.

For fools admire, but me of sense approve.