An individual voice can be heard in a choir that otherwise sings in unison. This is something that is not excused.
Next to coming to a good understanding with a new mistress, I love a quarrel with an old one.
Ninety per cent of the world's woe comes from people not knowing themselves, their abilities, their frailties, and even their real virtues. Most of us go almost all the way through life as complete strangers to ourselves - so how can we know anyone else?

