His imagination resembled the wings of an ostrich. It enabled him to run, though not to soar.
Source: Essays and Biographies, 'John Dryden.
-- Thomas B Macaulay, (Oct 25 1800-1859), English author, historian, statesman, poet; He is best known for his History of England, 5 vol. (1849-61) which covers the period 1688-1702.