Date: 1708

"Now he knew that every thing that was produc'd anew, must needs have some Producer. And from this Contemplation, there arose in his Mind a sort of Impression of the Maker of that Form, tho' his Notion of him as yet was general and indistinct."

— Ockley, Simon (bap. 1679, d. 1720)

Date: 1708

"A Sect which us'd to discourse of all things in Nature, by way of Parable and Similitude, and by that means represent the Images of them to the Imagination, and fix the Impressions of them in Men's Minds, as is customary in such Discourses as are made to the Vulgar."

— Ockley, Simon (bap. 1679, d. 1720)

Date: 1709

"The Duke try'd every corner of his uneasie Bed! whether shut or open, Charlot was still before his Eyes! his Lips and Face retain'd the dear Impression of her Kisses! the Idea of her innocent and charming Touches, wander'd o'er his Mind!"

— Manley, Delarivier (c. 1670-1724)

Date: 1709

"She was bred up with him, accustom'd to his Charms, they made no impression upon her Heart!"

— Manley, Delarivier (c. 1670-1724)