February 25

“What a great deal of time and ease that man gains who lets his neighbour’s words, thoughts and behaviour alone, confines his inspections to himself, and takes care that his own actions are honest and righteous.”

MARCUS AURELIUS

“We are all inclined to judge of others as we find them. Our estimate of a character always depends much on the manner in which that character affects our own interests and passions. We find it difficult to think well of those by whom we are thwarted or depressed, and we are ready to admit every excuse for the vices of those who are useful or agreeable to us.”

MACAULAY

“Observation without sympathy is simple torture.”

E. B. BROWNING [Elizabeth Barrett Browning]

“A quick perception of the feelings of others, and a gracious tenderness for such feelings, even if mistaken, are gifts to be coveted and cherished.”

Bishop WALSHAM HOW