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William Hazlitt Quotes

If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.
William Hazlitt

Biography

Author Profession: Critic
Nationality: English
Born: April 10, 1778
Died: September 18, 1830

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The more we do, the more we can do.
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There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they will not let you have it.
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Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
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Those who can command themselves command others.
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No truly great person ever thought themselves so.
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As is our confidence, so is our capacity.
William Hazlitt

Our friends are generally ready to do everything for us, except the very thing we wish them to do.
William Hazlitt

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