Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves, will, in general, become of no more value than their dress.

Quote by William Hazlitt

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Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

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

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

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 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.

A nickname is the heaviest stone that the devil can throw at a man. It...

A nickname is the heaviest stone that the devil can throw at a man. It...

Principle is a passion for truth

Principle is a passion for truth

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...

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

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

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...

The only vice that cannot be forgiven is hypocrisy. The repentance of a hypocrite is...

The only vice that cannot be forgiven is hypocrisy. The repentance of a hypocrite is...

Envy among other ingredients has a mixture of the love of justice in it. We...

Envy among other ingredients has a mixture of the love of justice in it. We...

The smallest pain in our little finger gives us more concern than the destruction of...

The smallest pain in our little finger gives us more concern than the destruction of...

The way to get on in the world is to be neither more nor less...

The way to get on in the world is to be neither more nor less...

When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a...

When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a...

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice

It is not fit that every man should travel; it makes a wise man better,...

It is not fit that every man should travel; it makes a wise man better,...

The English (it must be owned) are rather a foul-mouthed nation.

The English (it must be owned) are rather a foul-mouthed nation.

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...

The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a...

The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a...

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to...

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to...