John Wilmot Rochester Quotes

ROCHESTER, John Wilmot Quotes

2d Earl (1647-1680), English courtier and wit

Envy

Envy is a passion so full of cowardice and shame, that nobody ever had the confidence to own it.

Reputation

We should be careful to deserve a good reputation by doing well; and when that care is once taken, not to be over-anxious about the success.