No man ever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greater to himself.
Henry Home, Lord KamesNothing so uncertain as general reputation. A man injures me from humor, passion, or interest; hates me because he has injured me; and speaks ill of me because he hates me.
Henry Home, Lord KamesRidicule, which chiefly arises from pride, a selfish passion, is but at best a gross pleasure, too rough an entertainment for those who are highly polished and refined.
Henry Home, Lord Kames