He's a blockhead who wants a proof of what he can't perceive, / And he's a fool who tries to make such a blockhead believe. Wm. Blake.
He's a man who dares to be / Firm for truth 20 when others flee. Pr.
He's a silly body that's never missed. Sc. Pr.
He's a wise man wha can take care o' himsel'. Sc. Pr.
He's armed without that's innocent within. Pope.
He's idle that may be better employed. Sc. Pr.
He's looking for the blade o' corn in the stack 25 o' chaff. J. M. Barrie.
He's most truly valiant / That can wisely suffer the worst that man / Can breathe; and make his wrongs his outsides: / To wear them like his raiment, carelessly, / And ne'er prefer his injuries to his heart, / To bring it into danger. Timon of Athens, iii. 5.
He's only great who can himself command. Lansdowne.
He's well worth (deserving of) sorrow that buys it with his ain siller. Sc. Pr.