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• Those people who are uncomfortable in themselves are disagreeable to others.

  William Hazlitt

  Inspirational, Integrity, Ambition

  William Hazlitt (1839). “Sketches and Essays”, p.153

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• The person whose doors I enter with most pleasure, and quit with most regret, never did me the smallest favor.

  William Hazlitt

  Regret, Doors, Favors

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1872, Delphi Classics

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• It is better to desire than to enjoy, to love than to be loved.

  William Hazlitt

  Heart, Desire, Break

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1492, Delphi Classics

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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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• Principle is a passion for truth.

  William Hazlitt

  Passion, Principles

  William Hazlitt (1817). “The Round Table: A Collection of Essays on Literature, Men and Manners”, p.77

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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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• As is our confidence, so is our capacity.

  William Hazlitt

  Inspirational, Confidence, Positive Attitude

  William Hazlitt (1837). “Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].”, p.37

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• We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understandings and our hearts.

  William Hazlitt

  Nature, Fall, Heart

  William Hazlitt (1839). “Sketches and Essays by W. H. Now first collected [and edited] by his son”, p.249

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

  William Hazlitt

  Life, Attitude, Leisure Activities

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

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

  William Hazlitt

  Spiritual, Expression, Grace

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

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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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  Hope, Self Esteem, People

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• To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue.

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  Thinking, Wish, Virtue

  William Hazlitt (1837). “Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].”, p.89

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• The mind revolts against certain opinions, as the stomach rejects certain foods.

  William Hazlitt

  Mind, Opinion, Stomach

  William Hazlitt (1837). “Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].”, p.56

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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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• Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a real confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others.

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  Real, Humility, Modesty

  William Hazlitt (1848). “The Miscellaneous Works”, p.108

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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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• We are thankful for good-will rather than for services, for the motive than the quantum of favor received.

  William Hazlitt

  Inspirational, Favors, Quantum

  William Hazlitt (1870). “The Plain Speaker: Opinions on Books, Men, and Things”, p.110

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• Life is a continued struggle to be what we are not, and to do what we cannot.

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  Life, Struggle, Inspire

  William Hazlitt (1821). “Lectures on the Dramatic Literature of the Age of Elizabeth: Delivered at the Surrey Institution”, p.355

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

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  Motivational, Positive, Teacher

  William Hazlitt (1839). “Sketches and Essays”, p.298

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• We are never so much disposed to quarrel with others as when we are dissatisfied with ourselves.

  William Hazlitt

  Positive Thinking, Quarrels, Dissatisfied

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1486, Delphi Classics

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

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  Inspirational, Hope, Expectations

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.2091, Delphi Classics

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• Violent antipathies are always suspicious, and betray a secret affinity.

  William Hazlitt

  Betrayal, Secret, Violent

  William Hazlitt (2015). “Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)”, p.1179, Delphi Classics

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• When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.

  William Hazlitt

  Political, Internet, Free Speech

  The Atlas 31 January, (1830) 'The Spirit of Controversy'

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