Throughout the whole vegetable, sensible, and rational world, whatever makes progress towards maturity, as soon as it has passed that point, begins to verge towards decay. – Robert Blair
Affectation is certain deformity; by forming themselves on fantastic models, the young begin with being ridiculous, and often end in being vicious. – Robert Blair
The grave, dread thing! Men shiver when thou’rt named: Nature appalled, Shakes off her wonted firmness. – Robert Blair
