Nothing, says Longinus, can be great, the contempt of which is great.

A brother's sufferings claim a brother's pity.

I am wonderfully pleased when I meet with any passage in an old Greek or Latin author, that is not blown upon, and which I have never met with in any quotation.

A solid and substantial greatness of soul looks down with neglect on the censures and applauses of the multitude.

With regard to donations always expect the most from prudent people, who keep their own accounts.

What can that man fear who takes care to please a Being that is able to crush all his adversaries?

Our friends don't see our faults, or conceal them, or soften them.