'Character," says Novalis, in one of his questionable aphorisms - character is destiny'.
People who can't be witty exert themselves to be devout and affectionate.
The very truth hath a colour from the disposition of the utterer.
A proud heart and a lofty mountain are never fruitful.
There is no private life which has not been determined by a wider public life.
Wine and the sun will make vinegar without any shouting to help them.