William Hazlitt ( 10 of 58 )
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.
The truly proud man knows neither superiors nor inferiors. The first he does not admit of; the last he does read more
The truly proud man knows neither superiors nor inferiors. The first he does not admit of; the last he does not concern himself about.
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.
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.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state. We must be doing something to be happy.
Indolence is a delightful but distressing state. We must be doing something to be happy.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
