“Those who have had none of the cares of this life to harass and disturb them, have been obliged to have recourse to the hopes and fears of the next to vary the prospect before them.”
Book:Sketches and Essays
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
Sketches and Essays
This volume compiles a selection of sketches and essays, offering readers a diverse range of perspectives and reflections on life, society, and the human condition. 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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