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William Hazlitt Quotes: To expect an author to talk as he writes is ridiculous; or even if he did you would find fault with him as a pedant.
         

To expect an author to talk as he writes is ridiculous; or even if he did you would find fault with him as a pedant.


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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.



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Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.



Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.



There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.



Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.



The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.



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Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken



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I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.



We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.





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