There is an unfortunate disposition in a man to attend much more to the faults of his companions which offend him, than to their perfections which please him.
Sir Fulke GrevilleDiscernment is a power of the understanding in which few excel. Is not that owing to its connection with impartiality and truth? for are not prejudice and partiality blind?
Sir Fulke GrevilleTrue delicacy, as true generosity, is more wounded by an offence from itself--if I may be allowed the expression--than to itself.
Sir Fulke Greville