Now two punctilious envoys, Thine and Mine, Embroil the earth about a fancied line; And, dwelling much on right and much on wrong, Prove how the right is chiefly with the strong.
Nicolas Boileau-DespreauxThe world is full of fools; and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also break his looking-glass.
Nicolas Boileau-DespreauxIgnorance is always ready to admire itself. Procure yourself critical friends.
Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux