110 Quotes by Charles Churchill

Those who raise envy will easily incur censure.

With that malignant envy which turns pale, And sickens, even if a friend prevail.

Who shall dispute what the Reviewers say? Their word's sufficient; and to ask a reason, In such a state as theirs, is downright treason.

No tribute is laid on castles in the air.

Genius is of no country; her pure ray Spreads all abroad, as general as the day.

Genius is nothing more than inflamed enthusiasm.

England a fortune-telling host, As num'rous as the stars, could boast; Matrons, who toss the cup, and see The grounds of Fate in grounds of tea....

The proud will sooner lose than ask their way.

Great use they have, when in the hands Of one like me, who understands, Who understands the time and place, The person, manner, and the grace, Which fools neglect; so that we find, If all the requisites are join'd, From whence a perfect joke must spring, A joke's a very serious thing.