“One is always more vexed at losing a game of any sort by a single hole or ace, than if one has never had a chance of winning it.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
Table-talk Or Original Essays. - London, Colburn 1822
This book is a compilation of original essays, published in 1822 by Colburn in London. The essays are thought to reflect the literary and intellectual trends of the early 19th century. 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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