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Appearances to save, his only care; So things seem right, no matter what they are.

His thirst he slakes at some pure neighboring brook, Nor seeks for sauce where Appetite stands cook.

Apt Alliteration's artful aid.

Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, they damn those authors whom they never read.

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.

Though by whim, envy, or resentment led, They damn those authors whom they never read.

A servile race Who, in mere want of fault, all merit place; Who blind obedience pay to ancient schools, Bigots to Greece, and slaves to musty rules.

But, spite of all the criticising elves, Those who would make us feel, must feel themselves.

I criticize by creation--not by finding fault.

Like the dreams, Children of night, of indigestion bred.

Be England what she will, With all her faults, she is my country still.

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

Men the most infamous are fond of fame, And those who fear not guilt, yet start at shame.

Fashion--a word which knaves and fools may use, Their knavery and folly to excuse.

But, spite of all the criticising elves, Those who would make us feel, must feel themselves.

Fool beckons fool, and dunce awakens dunce.

Greatly his foes he dreads, but more his friends, He hurts me most who lavishly commends.

Friends I have made, whom Envy must commend, But not one foe whom I would wish a friend.

And if you mean to profit, learn to please.

The more haste, ever the worst speed.