Charity is the perfection and ornament of religion.
It is impossible for authors to discover beauties in one another's works; they have eyes only for spots and blemishes.
What can that man fear who takes care to please a Being that is able to crush all his adversaries?
Plenty of people wish to become devout, but no one wishes to be humble.
A true critic ought to dwell rather upon excellencies than imperfections
Great souls by instinct to each other turn, demand alliance, and in friendship burn.