The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.
Philip SidneyIt is a lively spark of nobleness to descend in most favour to one when he is lowest in affliction
Philip SidneyHow violently do rumors blow the sails of popular judgments! How few there be that can discern between truth and truth-likeness, between shows and substance!
Philip Sidney