Men of the greatest genius are not always the most prodigal of their encomiums. But then it is when their range of power is confined, and they have in fact little perception, except of their own particular kind of excellence.
Well I've had a happy life.
Learning is the knowledge of that which none but the learned know.
The perfect joys of heaven do not satisfy the cravings of nature.
Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.
To speak highly of one with whom we are intimate is a species of egotism. Our modesty as well as our jealousy teaches us caution on this subject.