Maxioms by Henry Fielding
Now, in reality, the world have paid too great a compliment to critics, and have imagined them to be men read more
Now, in reality, the world have paid too great a compliment to critics, and have imagined them to be men of much greater profundity then they really are.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.
The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.
Can any man have a higher notion of the rule of right and the
eternal fitness of things?
Can any man have a higher notion of the rule of right and the
eternal fitness of things?
Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart read more
Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.
Yes, I had two strings to my bow; both golden ones, egad! and
both cracked.