“People try to reconcile you to a disappointment in love by asking why you should cherish a passion for an object that has proved itself worthless. Had you known this before, you would not have encouraged the passion; but that having been once formed, knowledge does not destroy it. If we have drank poison, finding it out does not prevent its being in our veins: so passion leaves its poison in the mind!”
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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