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William Hazlitt Quotes

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