“The assumption of merit is easier, less embarrassing, and more effectual than the actual attainment of it.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
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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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