Great minds against themselves conspire, and shun the cure they most desire. Nahum Tate More Quotes by Nahum Tate More Quotes From Nahum Tate Friendship's the privilege of private men; for wretched greatness knows no blessing so substantial. Nahum Tate greatness blessing friendship While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The Angel of the Lord came down, And Glory shone around. Nahum Tate shepherds angel night