Beware of flattery! 'tis a flowery weed, Which oft offends the very idol-vice, Whose shrine it would perfume.

- Elijah Fenton

O blissful poverty! Nature, too partial! to thy lot assigns Health, freedom, innocence, and downy peace, Her real goods; and only mocks the great, Wi…

- Elijah Fenton

Those elegant delights of jig and vaulting.

- Elijah Fenton

Wedded love is founded on esteem.

- Elijah Fenton