Perish the lover, whose imperfect flame

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Works, Vol. I: Verse (1764), "Elegy XXII", st. 6; p. 82..

English (original)

Perish the lover, whose imperfect flame Forgets one feature of the nymph he lov'd.

— William Shenstone

Love is a pleasing, but a various clime!

Pun-provoking thyme.

A little bench of heedless bishops here, And there a chancellor in embryo.

Oft has good-nature been the fool's defence, And honest meaning gilded want of sense.

Her cap, far whiter than the driven snow, Emblem right meet of decency does yield.

I trimm'd my lamp, consumed the midnight oil.