Quote#Pride
2555. When thou shewest Respect to any one, see that thy Submissions…
Quote byThomas Fuller · 1654–1734
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Introductio ad prudentiam: Part II (1727).
English (original)
2555. When thou shewest Respect to any one, see that thy Submissions be proportionable to the Homage thou owest him. There is Stupidity and Pride in doing too little ; but in over acting of it, there is Abjection and Hypocrisy.
— Thomas Fuller
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1800. Make not a Jest of another Man's Infirmity. Remember thy own.
1943. If thou canst not find Tranquility in thyself; 'twill be to little Purpose to seek it anywhere else.