It is the thought writ down we want, / Not its effect, not likenesses of likenesses; / And such descriptions are not, more than gloves / Instead of hands to shake, enough for us. J. Bailey.
It is the treating of the common-place with the feeling of the sublime that gives to art its true power. J. F. Millet.
It is the unseen and spiritual in man that determines the outward and actual. Carlyle.
It is the vain endeavour to make ourselves 5 what we are not that has strewn history with so many broken purposes and lives left in the rough. Lowell.
It is the wise alone who are capable of discerning that impartial justice is the truest mercy. Goldsmith.
It is the witness still of excellency / To put a strange face on his own perfection. Much Ado, ii. 3.
It is the work of a philosopher to be every day subduing his passions and laying aside his prejudices. Addison.
It is through the feeling of wonder that men philosophise. Arist.
It is time enough to answer questions when 10 they are asked. Emerson.
It is time enough to doff your hat when you see the man. Dan. Pr.