A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Plutarch says very finely that a man should not allow himself to hate even his enemies.

Upon laying a weight in one of the scales, inscribed eternity, though I threw in that of time, prosperity, affliction, wealth, and poverty, which seemed very ponderous, they were not able to stir the opposite balance.

I think I may define taste to be that faculty of the soul which discerns the beauties of an author with pleasure, and the imperfections with dislike.

Music can noble hints impart, Engender fury, kindle love, With unsuspected eloquence can move, And manage all the man with secret art.

A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.

Sweet are the slumbers of the virtuous man.