When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far; 'tis sufficient to let the company and your adversary see 'tis in your power but that you are…

- Eustace Budgell

When an argument is over, how many weighty reasons does a man recollect which his heat and violence made him utterly forget?

- Eustace Budgell

When you have gained a victory, do not push it too far.

- Eustace Budgell

Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.

- Eustace Budgell

The reason why we see that people of the greatest capacity are not rich, is either they despise wealth in comparison to something else, or, they are …

- Eustace Budgell

It is extremely natural for us to desire to see such our thoughts put into the dress of words, without which indeed we can scarce have a clear and di…

- Eustace Budgell

The reproach of a friend should be strictly just, but not too frequent.

- Eustace Budgell

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

- Eustace Budgell