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“Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.”

Book:Lectures on the English Comic Writers. By William Hazlitt. Third edition. Edited by his son [William Hazlitt the Younger].

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Lectures on the English Comic Writers. By William Hazlitt. Third edition. Edited by his son [William Hazlitt the Younger].

This book is a compilation of lectures that delve into the comedic literature of English authors. Edited by William Hazlitt the Younger, it offers insights into the humor and wit found in the works of various English comic writers. 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

“Just as Jesus predicted, what originates in the secret place won't always remain a secret. ... How do we guard -- or maybe it would be more appropriate to say, guard against -- our hearts? How do we monitor what's going on in that secret place that has the potential to go public at any moment?”

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Author:Andy Stanley

“Where there's no progress, there's no growth. If there's no growth, there's no life. Environments void of change are eventually void of life.”

Ifs Growth Environment Progress Void

Book:Next Generation Leader

Source: Next Generation Leader

“Your talent and giftedness as a leader have the potential to take you farther than your character can sustain you. That ought to scare you.”

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Book:Next Generation Leader

Source: Next Generation Leader

“..the best strategy for giving is a two-fold approach: a basic plan combined with a willingness to consider spontaneous giving when unique opportunities arise.”