William Hazlitt

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.

If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read
Shakespeare. If we wish to see read more

If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read
Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human
learning we may study his commentators.

The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.

The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.

Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to read more

Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and wishes, a delight in their satisfaction, and a confidence in yourself as being able to contribute toward it