"<I>Tropes</I> at first, in the rude Times of the World, us'd for Necessity, were soon found to be Ornamental, and to give Strength and Gracefulness  to the Turn of Men's Thoughts: As Garments first put on for the necessary Defence of the Body against the Severities of the Weather, were quickly found to be serviceable to set off the comely Proportions, and add to the Dignity of the Body it self."
An Introduction to the Classics
Blackwall, Anthony. <U>An Introduction to the classics; containing a short discourse on their excellencies; and directions how to study them to advantage. With an essay, on the nature and use of those emphatical and beautiful figures which give strength and ornament to writing</U>. Printed for George Mortlock and Henry Clements and William Cantrell: London, 1718. ECCO. Gale UVA Library. 1 March 2009.