The pleasure of hating, like a poisonous mineral, eats into the heart of religion, and turns it to ranking spleen and bigotry; it makes patriotism an excuse for carrying fire, pestilence, and famine into other lands: it leaves to virtue nothing but the spirit of censoriousness.

William Hazlitt

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Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves... by William Hazlitt

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

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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders... by William Hazlitt

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

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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.

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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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The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the mor... by William Hazlitt

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

William Hazlitt
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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.

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He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others. by William Hazlitt

He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

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Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward ha... by William Hazlitt

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

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Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.

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The garb of religion is the best cloak for power. by William Hazlitt

The garb of religion is the best cloak for power.

William Hazlitt
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Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts. by William Hazlitt

Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.

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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.

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The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as of being... by William Hazlitt

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

William Hazlitt
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The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is t... by William Hazlitt

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

William Hazlitt
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The smallest pain in our little finger gives us more concern than the destruction of millions of our fellow beings.

William Hazlitt
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The best part of our lives we pass in counting on what is to come... by William Hazlitt

The best part of our lives we pass in counting on what is to come.

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Zeal will do more than knowledge.

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Rules and models destroy genius and art. by William Hazlitt

Rules and models destroy genius and art.

William Hazlitt
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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.

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The way to secure success is to be more anxious about obtaining t... by William Hazlitt

The way to secure success is to be more anxious about obtaining than about deserving it.

William Hazlitt
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