In a heavy oppressive atmosphere, when the spirits sink too low, the best cordial is to read over all the letters of one's friends.
William ShenstoneThose who are incapable of shining out by dress would do well to consider that the contrast between them and their clothes turns out much to their disadvantage.
William ShenstoneLet us be careful to distinguish modesty, which is ever amiable, from reserve, which is only prudent.
William Shenstone