“The fortitude of a Christian consists in patience, not in enterprises which the poets call heroic, and which are commonly the effects of interest, pride and worldly honor.” ChristianInterestEffectsPoetPrideHonorEnterpriseHeroicWorldlyFortitude Author:John Dryden
“Constancy in love is of two sorts: One is the effect of new excellencies that are always presenting themselves afresh, and attractour affections continually; the other is only from a point of honor, and a taking of pride not to change.” LoveTwoLove IsEffectsPrideHonorAffectionPresentingConstancy Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Nature forever puts a premium on reality. What is done for effect is seen to be done for effect; what is done for love is felt to be done for love. A man inspires affection and honor because he was not lying in wait for these.” MenDoneRealityTruthLyingFeltWaitingLove IsForeverEffectsHonestyInspireHonorAffectionPremium Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated) Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated)