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Quote by William Hazlitt

“Time,--the most independent of all things.”

Quote by William Hazlitt

Book:Men and manners: sketches and essays

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Men and manners: sketches and essays

This work delves into various aspects of male behavior and societal norms, offering insights into the complexities of human interaction and social conduct. more

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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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Has Beens Made Feelings Might Understanding Air Distinction Atoms Subtlety

Book:Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

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Book:The Round Table. A collection of Essays ... By W. H. and Leigh Hunt

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Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

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Book:The Round Table. A collection of Essays ... By W. H. and Leigh Hunt

Source: The Round Table. A collection of Essays ... By W. H. and Leigh Hunt

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Book:Characters of Shakespeare's Plays

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“There is some virtue in almost every vice, except hypocrisy; and even that, while it is a mockery of virtue, is at the same time a compliment to it.”

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Book:Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

“I have known persons without a friend--never any one without some virtue. The virtues of the former conspired with their vices to make the whole world their enemies.”

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Book:Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

“We prefer a person with vivacity and high spirits, though bordering upon insolence, to the timid and pusillanimous; we are fonder of wit joined to malice than of dullness without it.”

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Book:Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Collected Works of William Hazlitt (Illustrated)

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