Fondly we think we honor merit then, when we but praise ourselves in other men.
A disputant no more cares for the truth than the sportsman for the hare.
Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare; And beauty draws us with a single hair.
Get place and wealth, if possible with grace; if not, by any means get wealth and place.
Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.
Genius involves both envy and calumny.