“Mankind are an incorrigible race. Give them but bugbears and idols -- it is all that they ask; the distinctions of right and wrong, of truth and falsehood, of good and evil, are worse than indifferent to them.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
The Round Table. A collection of Essays ... By W. H. and Leigh Hunt
The Round Table is a compilation of essays written by W. H. and Leigh Hunt, exploring various themes and ideas. The essays are a testament to the authors' intellectual pursuits and literary style. more
Author
William Hazlitt
William Hazlitt, born on April 10, 1778, was an influential English essayist and literary critic. His works are renowned for their sharp observations and profound insights, which have had a lasting impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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