Every man is prompted by the love of himself to imagine that he possesses some qualities, superior, either in kind or degree, to those which he sees allotted to the rest of the world; and, whatever apparent disadvantages he may suffer in the comparison with others, he has some invisible distinctions, some latent reserve of excellence, which he throws into the balance, and by which he generally fancies that it is turned in his favour.
Samuel JohnsonPride is a vice, which pride itself inclines every man to find in others, and to overlook in himself
Samuel JohnsonTruth, such as is necessary to the reputation of life, is always found where it is honestly sought.
Samuel Johnson