Softness of smile indicates softness of character.
He whose pride oppresses the humble may perhaps be humbled, but will never be humble.
Let the degree of egotism be the measure of confidence.
He whom common, gross, or stale objects allure, and when obtained, content, is a vulgar being, incapable of greatness in thought or action.
He who can at all times sacrifice pleasure to duty approaches sublimity.
Modesty is silent when it would be improper to speak; the humble, without being called upon, never recollects to say anything of himself.