William Hazlitt

To get others to come into our ways of thinking, we must go over to theirs; and it is necessary read more

To get others to come into our ways of thinking, we must go over to theirs; and it is necessary to follow, in order to lead.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

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.

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself read more

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could.

There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, read more

There 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.