Quotes from Eustace Budgell

When an argument is over, how many weighty reasons does a man recollect which his heat and violence made him utterly forget?

When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the company and your adversary see 'tis in your power but that you are too generous to make use of it.

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.

Don't believe your friends when they ask you to be honest with them. All they really want is to be maintained in the good opinion they have of themselves.

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.