“However we may flatter ourselves to the contrary, our friends think no higher of us than the world do. They see us through the jaundiced or distrustful eyes of others. They may know better, but their feelings are governed by popular prejudice. Nay, they are more shy of us (when under a cloud) than even strangers; for we involve them in a common disgrace, or compel them to embroil themselves in continual quarrels and disputes in our defense.”
Quote by William Hazlitt
Work
Liber Amoris and Related Writings
This compilation includes essays and treatises that delve into the philosophical and theological underpinnings of love, examining its role in human relationships, society, and the divine. The works within this collection are thought-provoking and offer a comprehensive examination of the concept of love from multiple perspectives. 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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