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“The fear of punishment may be necessary to the suppression of vice; but it also suspends the finer motives of virtue.”

Quote by William Hazlitt

Book:Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].

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Characteristics: in the manner of Rochefoucault's Maxims [by W. Hazlitt].

This book is a compilation of concise, thought-provoking statements that delve into various aspects of human nature, ethics, and social behavior, reflecting the author's engagement with the works of Rochefoucault. more

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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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