It is a foul bird that dirties its own nest. Pr.
It is a golden rule not to judge men according to their opinions, but according to the effect these opinions have on their character. Lichtenberg.
It is a good divine that follows his own instructions. Mer. of Ven., i. 2.
It is a good horse that never stumbles, and a good wife that never grumbles. Pr.
It is a good thing to stay away till one's company 30 is desired, but not so good to stay after it is desired. Johnson.
It is a grave offence to bind a Roman citizen, a crime to flog him, almost the act of a parricide to put him to death; what shall I call crucifying him? Language worthy of such an enormity it is impossible to find. Cic.
It is a great ease to have one in our own shape a species below us, and who, without being enlisted in our service, is by nature of our retinue. Steele.
It is a great journey to life's end. Pr.
It is a great misfortune not to possess talent enough to speak well, or sense enough to hold one's tongue. La Bruyère.
It is a great mistake to think that because 35 you have read a masterpiece once or twice or ten times, therefore you have done with it.... You ought to live with it and make it part of your daily life. John Morley.