The fool within himself is the object of pity, until he is flattered.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us. The most solid happiness can be shaken by the compassion of a fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fellow who is always declaring he's no fool usually has his suspicions.
It is the peculiar quality of a fool to perceive the faults of others and to forget his own.
The biggest fool in the world is he who merely does his work supremely well, without attending to appearance.
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself a fool.
People do not wish to appear foolish; to avoid the appearance of foolishness, they are willing to remain actually fools.
Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.
Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favor.
A fool is wise in his eyes.