Wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic.

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

Ah, men do not know how much strength is in poise, That he goes the farthest who goes far enough.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

For only by unlearning Wisdom comes.