William Hazlitt Quotes

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• Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

  William Hazlitt

  Peace, War, Humanity

  William Hazlitt, James Thornton (1967). “Contributions to the Edinburgh review”

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• A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

  William Hazlitt

  Motivational, Happiness, Smile

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• Nothing is more unjust or capricious than public opinion.

  William Hazlitt

  Public Opinion, Unjust, Opinion

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1476, Delphi Classics

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• Grace in women has more effect than beauty.

  William Hazlitt

  Women, Men, Grace

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.219, Delphi Classics

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  To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

  William Hazlitt

  Friendship, Strength, Heart

  William Hazlitt, William Ernest Henley (1902). “The Collected Works of William Hazlitt: Memoirs of Thomas Holcroft. Liber amoris. Characteristics”

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• The most learned are often the most narrow minded.

  William Hazlitt

  Prejudice, Narrow-minded, Open Mindedness

  William Hazlitt (1837). “Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].”, p.118

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• The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.

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  Inspirational, Life, Art

  William Hazlitt (1871). “The Round Table. A collection of Essays ... By W. H. and Leigh Hunt”, p.531

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• Dandyism is a species of genius.

  William Hazlitt

  Genius, Dandyism, Species

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• Actors are the only honest hypocrites.

  William Hazlitt

  Hypocrite, Theatre, Actors

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• Envy is littleness of soul.

  William Hazlitt

  Envy, Soul

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• I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

  William Hazlitt

  Inspirational, Smart, Fall

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• Popularity is neither fame nor greatness.

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  Greatness, Popularity, Fame

  William Hazlitt (1821). “Table-talk: Or Original Essays”, p.196

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• No really great man ever thought himself so.

  William Hazlitt

  Men, Opinion, Great Men

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1905, Delphi Classics

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• Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

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  Spiritual, Expression, Grace

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.219, Delphi Classics

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  The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

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  Life, Attitude, Leisure Activities

  William Hazlitt (1848). “The Miscellaneous Works”, p.199

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• He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

  William Hazlitt

  Success, Good Life, Character

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1334, Delphi Classics

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• Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.

  William Hazlitt

  Practice

  William Hazlitt (1821). “Table-talk: Or Original Essays”, p.253

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• Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own.

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  Happiness, Teacher, Attitude

  William Hazlitt (1889). “William Hazlitt, Essayist and Critic: Selections from His Writings with a Memoir, Biographical and Critical”

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• Rules and models destroy genius and art.

  William Hazlitt

  Art, Freedom, Teaching

  'Sketches and Essays' (1839) 'On Taste'

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• The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors.

  William Hazlitt

  Hope, Self Esteem, People

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• Words are the only things that last for ever.

  William Hazlitt

  Book, Learning, Lasts

  William Hazlitt (1845). “Table Talk: Opinions on Books, Men, and Things”, p.122

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• The only impeccable writers are those who never wrote.

  William Hazlitt

  Writing, Impeccable

  William Hazlitt (1859). “Table talk”

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• The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

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  Love, Inspirational, Leadership

  'Political Essays' (1819) '"The Times" Newspaper'

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• We never do anything well till we cease to think about the manner of doing it.

  William Hazlitt

  Thinking, Effectiveness, Wells

  William Hazlitt (1839). “Sketches and Essays by W. H. Now first collected [and edited] by his son”, p.97

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• The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard.

  William Hazlitt

  Art, Attention, Hearing

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.2779, Delphi Classics

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