William Hazlitt

If we wish to know the force of human genius we should read
Shakespeare. If we wish to see read more

If 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.

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.

I should like to spend the whole of my life in travelling abroad, if I could anywhere borrow another life read more

I should like to spend the whole of my life in travelling abroad, if I could anywhere borrow another life to spend afterwards at home.

Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself read more

Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly overvalued by others.

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.