Mildness is the very temper of his soul, and modesty the centre of his being.
He is a Hebrew scholar who has advanced into philosophical territory and now is pushing his investigations into the field of psychology.

Modest and wholly unpretentious he sets up as no original genius, and is content with his double role of close observer and respectful critic.

He is rather a guide to men than a light.

He has nothing new to say, but nothing foolish.

His words are words of purest wisdom, though you may have heard them before.