You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.

It is a misfortune to pass at once from observation to conclusion, and to regard both as of equal value; but it befalls many a student.

Once I blazed across the sky, Leaving trails of flame; I fell to earth, and here I lie - Who'll help me up again? -A Shooting Star

Our virtues and view spring from one root.

Judge a man's character by what he finds ridiculous.

Mastery passes often for egotism.

Mysterious in the light of day, nature retains her veil, despite our clamours: That which she does not willingly display cannot be wrenched from her with levers, screws and hammers.