"The mark of extraordinary merit is to..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“Truth is the foundation and the reason of the perfection of beauty, for of whatever stature a thing may be, it cannot be beautiful-and perfect, unless it be truly what it should be, and possess truly all that it should have.”

“We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.”

“We often shed tears that deceive ourselves after deceiving others.”

“Let none presume To wear an undeserved dignity.”

“The sufficiency of my merit is to know that my merit is not sufficient.”

“The mice which helplessly find themselves between the cats teeth acquire no merit from their enforced sacrifice.”

“To all apparent beauties blind, each blemish strikes an envious mind.”

“To a small man every greater is an exaggeration.”

“Sympathy is what you have for someone after they die, pity you have for someone when they don't have a date to the biggest dance of the year. Empathy is what I do to you when you judge me. Envy is having pity on yourself. Can you discern the rest for yourself?”