Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.
Alexander PopeWhat dire offence from am'rous causes springs, What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
Alexander PopeA brave man thinks no one his superior who does him an injury, for he has it then in his power to make himself superior to the other by forgiving it.
Alexander PopeCursed be the verse, how well so e'er it flow, That tends to make one worthy man my foe.
Alexander Pope