The man that blushes is not quite a brute.

And all may do what has by man been done.

What ardently we wish we soon believe.

Much learning shows how little mortals know; Much wealth, how little worldlings can enjoy.

Egoisten sind wir alle, der eine mehr, der andere weniger. Der eine lasst seinen Egoismus nackend laufen, der andere hangt ihm ein Mantelchen um.

We human beings are what we have been for millions of years-colossally greedy, envious, aggressive, jealous, anxious and despairing, with occasional flashes of…

I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others.