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. William Hazlitt More Quotes by William Hazlitt More Quotes From William Hazlitt Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. William Hazlitt humanitywarpeace A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. William Hazlitt smilemotivationalhappiness I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why. William Hazlitt smartinspirationalfall The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much. William Hazlitt inspirationallifeart The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have. William Hazlitt leisure-activitiesattitudelife 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 strengthheartfriendship He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others. William Hazlitt good-lifesuccesscharacter Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. William Hazlitt graceexpressionspiritual Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it. William Hazlitt motivationalpositiveteacher The garb of religion is the best cloak for power. William Hazlitt atheismchurchreligion Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts. William Hazlitt practice 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 self-esteemhopepeople The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being heard. William Hazlitt hearingattentionart The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves. William Hazlitt leadershipinspirationallove The smallest pain in our little finger gives us more concern than the destruction of millions of our fellow beings. William Hazlitt painlittlesgiving The best part of our lives we pass in counting on what is to come. William Hazlitt hopeexpectationsinspirational Zeal will do more than knowledge. William Hazlitt championpassionknowledge Rules and models destroy genius and art. William Hazlitt freedomteachingart Habitual liars invent falsehoods not to gain any end or even to deceive their hearers, but to amuse themselves. It is partly practice and partly habit. It requires an effort in them to speak truth. William Hazlitt effortpracticeliars The way to secure success is to be more anxious about obtaining than about deserving it. William Hazlitt deserving-itachievementsuccess
