William Hazlitt ( 8 of 58 )
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.
Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.
Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.
Every man, in his own opinion, forms an exception to the ordinary rules of morality.
Every man, in his own opinion, forms an exception to the ordinary rules of morality.
One said he wondered that leather was not dearer than any other
thing. Being demanded a reason: because, saith read more
One said he wondered that leather was not dearer than any other
thing. Being demanded a reason: because, saith he, it is more
stood upon than any other thing in the world.
- William Hazlitt,
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
Gallantry to women--the sure road to their favor--is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and 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.
One commending a Tayler for his dexteritie in his profession,
another standing by ratified his opinion, saying tailors had read more
One commending a Tayler for his dexteritie in his profession,
another standing by ratified his opinion, saying tailors had
their business at their fingers' ends.
- William Hazlitt,
People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they read more
People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they excel.
