A good principle not rightly understood may prove as hurtful as a bad.
Let us descend now therefore from this top Of speculation.
Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
Arms on armour clashing bray'd Horrible discord, and the madding wheels Of brazen chariots rag'd: dire was the noise Of conflict.
These are thy glorious works, Parent of good!
A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.