457

Remember that your dependents have seldom a full power of replying to you; and let the recollection of that make you especially considerate in your dealings with them.

Sir Arthur Helps.

458

Honorable descent is in all nations greatly esteemed; besides, it is to be expected that the children of men of worth will be like their fathers.

Aristotle.

459

When any great design thou dost intend,
Think on the means, the manner, and the end.

Sir J. Denham.