--_Shaw._

1718

We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done.

--_Longfellow._

1719

The personal p.r.o.noun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.

--_Rivarol._

1720

He that is warm is apt to think all are so.

1721

The Lord doesn"t look so much at what you"ve given, as to what you have left.

--_An Old Writer._

1722

If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.

--_Cotton._

1723

Self-interest is the compa.s.s by which some men Do set the course of their opinions.

1724

Remember that self-interest is more likely to warp your judgment than all other circ.u.mstances combined, therefore, look well to your duty when your interest is concerned.

1725

The world is very much ruled by interest alone.

1726

The least that one can say of himself is still too much.

--_Joubert._

1727

He that falls in love with himself will have no rival.

1728

No one can disgrace us but ourselves.

--_Holland._

1729

On their own merits modest men are dumb.

--_Geo. Colman._

1730

It is more easy to be wise for others, than for ourselves.

--_La Rochefoucauld._

1731

No man fights a harder battle than the man who overcomes himself.

1732

To me, there is none like you but yourself.

--_From the address of a grateful Hindoo to Sir Wm. Jones._

1733

One always knocks one"s self on the sore place.