People do not always understand the motives of sublime conduct, and when they are astonished they are very apt to think they ought to be alarmed. The truth is none are fit judges of greatness but those who are capable…

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Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors....

Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors....

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...