When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far. Eustace Budgell More Quotes by Eustace Budgell More Quotes From Eustace Budgell Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another. Eustace Budgell strong relationship friendship 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. Eustace Budgell victory achievement success The reason why we see that people of the greatest capacity are not rich, is either they despise wealth in comparison to something else, or, they are not content in getting an estate, unless they may do it in their own way, while at the same time enjoying all the pleasures and gratitude's of life. Eustace Budgell gratitude people way Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting. Eustace Budgell principles two firsts When an argument is over, how many weighty reasons does a man recollect which his heat and violence made him utterly forget? Eustace Budgell violence doe men It is extremely natural for us to desire to see such our thoughts put into the dress of words, without which indeed we can scarce have a clear and distinct idea of them our selves. Eustace Budgell self desire ideas The reproach of a friend should be strictly just, but not too frequent. Eustace Budgell reproach should 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. Eustace Budgell
