The proper study of Mankind is Man.
Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.
One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One self-approving hour whole years outweighs.
While man exclaims, "See all things for my use!" "See man for mine!" replies a pamper'd goose.
I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.