A nickname is the heaviest stone that the devil can throw at a man. It is a bugbear to the imagination, and, though we do not believe in it, it still haunts our apprehensions.

Quote by William Hazlitt

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Defoe says that there were a hundred thousand country fellows in his time ready to...

Defoe says that there were a hundred thousand country fellows in his time ready to...

One is always more vexed at losing a game of any sort by a single...

One is always more vexed at losing a game of any sort by a single...

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would...

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would...

The mind of man is like a clock that is always running down, and requires...

The mind of man is like a clock that is always running down, and requires...

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

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

Those who can command themselves command others.

Those who can command themselves command others.

Walk groundly, talk profoundly, drink roundly, sleep soundly.

Walk groundly, talk profoundly, drink roundly, sleep soundly.

The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe...

The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe...

People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they...

People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they...

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it

To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it

As hypocrisy is said to be the highest compliment to virtue, the art of lying...

As hypocrisy is said to be the highest compliment to virtue, the art of lying...

Prejudice is never easy unless it can pass itself off for reason

Prejudice is never easy unless it can pass itself off for reason

Hope is the best possession. None are completely wretched but those who are without hope....

Hope is the best possession. None are completely wretched but those who are without hope....

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.

If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.

If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

Genius, like humanity, rusts for want of use.

You will hear more good things on the outside of a stagecoach from London to...

You will hear more good things on the outside of a stagecoach from London to...

Every one in a crowd has the power to throw dirt: nine out of ten...

Every one in a crowd has the power to throw dirt: nine out of ten...

Power without abuse loses its charm

Power without abuse loses its charm

Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. This...

Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible. This...