Fond of those hives where folly reigns, And cards and scandal are the chains, Where the pert virgin slights a name, And scorns to redden into shame.

... the atheists, libertines, despisers of religion ... that is to say all those who usually pass under the name of Free-thinkers.

I'll give you leave to call me anything, if you don't call me spade.

Exploding many things under the name of trifles is a very false proof either of wisdom or magnanimity, and a great check to virtuous actions with regard to fame.