It is not enough that your designs, nay that your actions, are intrinsically good, you must take care they shall appear so.
Henry FieldingThere is scarcely any man, how much soever he may despise the character of a flatterer, but will condescend in the meanest manner to flatter himself.
Henry FieldingSome folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.
Henry Fielding