“I like a person who knows his own mind and sticks to it; who sees at once what is to be done in given circumstances and does it. He does not beat about the bush for difficulties or excuses, but goes the shortest and most effectual way to work to attain his own ends, or to accomplish a useful object.”
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays and engaging anecdotes that delve into a wide range of subjects through the medium of conversation. The author uses the format of table talk to discuss various themes, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of human thought and experience. more
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
“It is better to have wisdom without learning than learning without wisdom.”
“Philosophy, to be relevant, must offer us a wisdom to live by.”
“The virtue of a human being is the application of his capacity to the general good.”
“In the long-run, the best proof of a good character is good actions.”