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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
