Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself. He who has a contempt for poetry, cannot have much respect for himself, or for anything else.
William Hazlitt

The more we do, the more we can do.
William Hazlitt

There is nothing good to be had in the country, or if there is, they will not let you have it.
William Hazlitt

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.
William Hazlitt

Those who can command themselves command others.
William Hazlitt

No truly great person ever thought themselves so.
William Hazlitt

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