James Merrick Quotes

Not what we wish, but what we want, Oh! let thy grace supply, The good unask'd, in mercy grant; The ill, though ask'd, deny.

If the inner life of our fashionable women were known, how few would deserve the title of lady!

Oft has it been my lot to mark A proud, conceited, talking spark.

Not what we wish but what we need Oh! let your grace supply The good unasked in mercy grant The ill though asked deny.