Estimate

Famous quotes containing the word estimate:

“It is, indeed, at home that every man must be known by those who would make a just estimate either of his virtue or felicity; for smiles and embroidery are alike occasional, and the mind is often dressed for show in painted honour, and fictitious benevolence.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 14:28.

“Value dwells not in particular will;
It holds his estimate and dignity
As well wherein ‘tis precious of itself
As in the prizer.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)