Date: 1746

"As the great light that rules the radiant sphere, / The passions of a generous mind extend"

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"Like the fierce rage of an impetuous win / Burst forth the passions" of a raving mind

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

Scenes of ruin may roll within the breast

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"Of all the frenzy that enslaves the mind, / Ambition--thus to rule--is sure the worst."

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

The mind may be eased by disclosing "Our flow of pleasures, and our stream of woes"

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"In ev'ry science, myst'ry, form, and art / Betrays the mask, and shows the double heart"

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"Of all the passions--that the mind enslave, / Tarnish the glory of the truly brave, / The meanest this--of social love the pest, / The worst of Fiends--in fairest colors drest."

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"As gentle winds inflate the spreading sails," "so wealth and glory swell the Pride"

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

"Whirl'd by the swift rotations of the mind," man may be ruled by his pride and live to present bliss

— Ruffhead, James

Date: 1746

Man may be sway'd by his passions and employ his reason as "the sly pimp and pander of his joys"

— Ruffhead, James