The fanatics for progress often have too little appreciation of the existing.
When the house of a great one collapses Many little ones are slain.
One can describe the world of today to the people of today only if one describes it as capable of alteration.
The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.
None will improve your lot If you yourself do not.
Even hatred of vileness Distorts a mans features.