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Quote by William Hazlitt

“Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves, will, in general, become of no more value than their dress.”

Quote by William Hazlitt

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William Hazlitt
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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