Homer he knew by heart, and Horace was at his fingers' ends. Lucan was his favourite next to Homer in ancient literature; among English writers he felt great admiration for Milton, and was thoroughly conversant with the works of Hobbes .
Lucan ay susunod sa kanyang mga paboritong Homer sa sinaunang panitikan; sa English writers siya nadama great admiration para sa Milton, at noon ay lubusan nakakaunawa na may gawa ng Hobbes.