William Hazlitt ( 10 of 58 )
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.
To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with contempt while we are living.
To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with contempt while we are living.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
The truly proud man knows neither superiors nor inferiors. The first he does not admit of; the last he does read more
The truly proud man knows neither superiors nor inferiors. The first he does not admit of; the last he does not concern himself about.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.
To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.
Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can read more
Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself read more
Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly overvalued by others.
