86
A man of quick and active wit
For drudgery is more unfit,
Compared to those of duller parts,
Than running nags are to draw carts.
Butler.
87
All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich.
Lavater.
88
There never was, there never will be, a man who is always praised, or a man who is always blamed.
Dhammapada.
89
A good man’s intellect is piercing, yet inflicts no wound; his actions are deliberate, yet bold; his heart is warm, but never burns; his speech is eloquent, yet ever true.
Māgha.