The reason why we see that people of the greatest capacity are not rich, is either they despise wealth in comparison to something else, or, they are not content in getting an estate, unless they may do it in their… — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the company and your adversary see 'tis in… — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
The reason why we see that people of the greatest capacity are not rich, is either they despise wealth in comparison to something else,… — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting. — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
The reproach of a friend should be strictly just, but not too frequent. — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
“Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness in another.” — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another. — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
When an argument is over, how many weighty reasons does a man recollect which his heat and violence made him utterly forget? — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image
It is extremely natural for us to desire to see such our thoughts put into the dress of words, without which indeed we can… — Eustace Budgell Copy Share Image