Date: 1744
"In short, Sir, Gold is the true Soul of the World, and the first Mover of all Things."
preview | full record— Ralph, James (1705-1762); original author: Thomas Tomkis (f. 1604-1615)
Date: 1745
"Yes, yes Inhuman! / Since thy Barbarian Heart is steel'd by Pride, / Shut up to Love and Pity, here behold me / Cast on the Ground, a vile and abject Wretch!"
preview | full record— Thomson, James (1700-1748)