'Tis very great pity that they who are so apt to over-rate themselves in smaller matters, shou'd, where it most concerns them to know, and stand upon their Value, be so insensible of their own worth.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
People that are conceited of their own merit take pride in being unfortunate, that themselves and others may think them considerable enough to be the envy and the mark of fortune.
Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.
Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them.
Meritocracy is a good thing. Whenever possibly, people should be judged based on their work and results, not superficial qualities.
That some are poorer than others, ever was and ever will be: And that many are naturally querulous and envious, is an Evil as old as the World.
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
A person's worth is quite independent of their usefulness to society.
It's not uncommon for people to overvalue the importance of demonstrating their competence and power, often at the expense of demonstrating their warmth.
The chief value of money lies in the fact that one lives in a world in which it is overestimated.
Men often are valued high, when they are most wretched.
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