Quotes from Matthew Prior

And 'tis remarkable that they talk most who have the least to say.

Be to her virtues very kind. Be to her faults a little blind.

Be to their virtue very kind; be to their faults a little blind.

Cured yesterday of my disease, I died last night of my physician.

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.

Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song?

The ends must justify the means.

They always talk who never think.

They talk most who have the least to say.