He who comes up to his own idea of greatness, must always have had a very low standard of it in his mind. - William Hazlitt

The least pain in our little finger gives us more concern and uneasiness, than the destruction of millions of our fellow-beings.

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself. He who has a contempt for poetry, cannot have much respect for himself, or for anything else.