Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity a greater.

Quote by William Hazlitt

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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...

The public is so in awe of its own opinion that it never dares to...

The public is so in awe of its own opinion that it never dares to...

To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest...

To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest...

The most violent friendships soonest wear themselves out.

The most violent friendships soonest wear themselves out.

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.

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...

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone -...

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone -...

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

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

He is a hypocrite who professes what he does not believe; not he who does...

He is a hypocrite who professes what he does not believe; not he who does...

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

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

Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves, will, in general, become of...

Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves, will, in general, become of...

If you give an audience a chance they will do half your acting for you.

If you give an audience a chance they will do half your acting for you.

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not...

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not...

It is better to be able neither to read nor write than to be able...

It is better to be able neither to read nor write than to be able...

The world judge of men by their ability in their professions, and we judge of...

The world judge of men by their ability in their professions, and we judge of...

He who comes up to his own idea of greatness must always have had a...

He who comes up to his own idea of greatness must always have had a...

Reflection makes men cowards.

Reflection makes men cowards.

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.

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.

Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration.

The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of...

The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of...