William Hazlitt

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.

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to 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

Fame is the inheritance not of the dead, but of the living. It is we who look back with lofty read more

Fame is the inheritance not of the dead, but of the living. It is we who look back with lofty pride to the great names of antiquity.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.

Man is a make-believe animal: he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.