There is no detraction worse than to overpraise a man, for if his worth proves short of what report doth speak of him, his own actions are ever giving the lie to his honor.
Owen FelthamAll men will be Peters in their bragging tongue, and most men will be Peters in their base denial; but few men will be Peters in their quick repentance.
Owen FelthamThe boundary of man is moderation. When once we pass that pale our guardian angel quits his charge of us.
Owen Feltham