The surest way of concealing from others the boundaries of one s own knowledge is not to overstep them.
Giacomo LeopardiThe artisan or scientist or the follower of whatever discipline who has the habit of comparing himself not with other followers but with the discipline itself will have a lower opinion of himself, the more excellent he is.
Giacomo LeopardiMen are ready to suffer anything from others or from heaven itself, provided that, when it comes to words, they are untouched.
Giacomo Leopardi