William Hazlitt

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.

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.

Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.

Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.

Those only deserve a monument who do not need one.

Those only deserve a monument who do not need one.

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.