Maxioms by William Hazlitt
The public have neither shame nor gratitude.
The public have neither shame nor gratitude.
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.
He who comes up to his own idea of greatness, must always have
had a very low standard of read more
He who comes up to his own idea of greatness, must always have
had a very low standard of it in his mind.
- William Hazlitt,
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.
Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.