02UndatedIf 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.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
04UndatedLet a man's talents or virtues be what they may he will only feel satisfaction as he is satisfied in himself.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
05UndatedLet a man's talents or virtues be what they may he will only feel satisfaction in his society as he is satisfied in himself.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
06UndatedThose people who are uncomfortable in themselves are disagreeable to others.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
07UndatedThe most silent people are generally those who think most highly of themselves.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
08UndatedA life of action and danger moderates the dread of death. It not only gives us fortitude to bear pain but teaches us at every step the precarious tenure on which we hold our present being.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
10UndatedThere is nothing good to be had in the country or if there be they will not let you have it.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
14UndatedOne truth discovered one pang of regret at not being able to express it is better than all the fluency and flippancy in the world.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
15UndatedTo write a genuine familiar or truly English style, is to write as any one would speak in common conversation who had a thorough command and choice of words, or who could discourse with ease, force, and perspicuity, setting aside all pedantic and oratorical flourishes.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
16UndatedThe most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
17UndatedA hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
18UndatedThere is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
20UndatedA gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
21UndatedWe do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and our hearts.William Hazlitt / quote ↗
23UndatedEven in the common affairs of life, in love, friendship, and marriage, how little security have we when we trust our happiness in the hands of others!William Hazlitt / quote ↗
