Good temper is one of the greatest preservers of the features.

Quote by William Hazlitt

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As is our confidence, so is our capacity.

As is our confidence, so is our capacity.

Asleep, nobody is a hypocrite.

Asleep, nobody is a hypocrite.

Learning is the knowledge of that which is not generally known to others, and which...

Learning is the knowledge of that which is not generally known to others, and which...

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...

There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they...

There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they...

He will never have true friends who is afraid of making enemies.

He will never have true friends who is afraid of making enemies.

There are many who talk on from ignorance rather than from knowledge, and who find...

There are many who talk on from ignorance rather than from knowledge, and who find...

We are not hypocrites in our sleep.

We are not hypocrites in our sleep.

To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with...

To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with...

Grace is the absence of everything that indicates pain or difficulty, hesitation or incongruity.

Grace is the absence of everything that indicates pain or difficulty, hesitation or incongruity.

The person whose doors I enter with most pleasure, and quit with most regret, never...

The person whose doors I enter with most pleasure, and quit with most regret, never...

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...

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...

The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as...

The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as...

Learning is, in too many cases, but a foil to common sense; a substitute for...

Learning is, in too many cases, but a foil to common sense; a substitute for...

There is no one thoroughly despicable. We cannot descend much lower than an idiot; and...

There is no one thoroughly despicable. We cannot descend much lower than an idiot; and...

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

I do not think that what is called Love at first sight is so great...

I do not think that what is called Love at first sight is so great...

On love: I have no respect for anyone who says they've given up, or that...

On love: I have no respect for anyone who says they've given up, or that...

Men and women are not free to love decently until they have analyzed themselves completely...

Men and women are not free to love decently until they have analyzed themselves completely...

Friends will keep you sane, Love could fill your heart, A lover can warm your...

Friends will keep you sane, Love could fill your heart, A lover can warm your...