William Hazlitt ( 10 of 58 )
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more
We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.
Gracefulness has been defined to be the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul
Gracefulness has been defined to be the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul
Good temper is an estate for life.
Good temper is an estate for life.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
Zeal will do more than knowledge.
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.
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.
The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
The way to procure insults is to submit to them: a man meets with no more respect than he exacts.
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.
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the read more
Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck by the difference between what things are and what they might have been.
