William Hazlitt Quotes

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

The present is an age of talkers, and not doers; and the reason is, that the world is growing old. We are so far advanced in the Arts and Sciences, that we live in retrospect, and doat on past achievements.

Gallantry to women (the sure road to their favor) is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and wishes, a delight in their satisfaction, and a confidence in yourself as being able to contribute toward it.

In some situations, if you say nothing, you are called dull; if you talk, you are thought impertinent and arrogant. It is hard to know what to do in this case. The question seems to be, whether your vanity or your prudence predominates.

Hay quienes, con este mismo fin, se marchan a la costa y cargan con ellos la metrópoli; yo prefiero un espacio vital mayor y menores estorbos.

Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.

The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of dead men.

Prejudice is the child of ignorance.

Fame is the inheritance not of the dead, but of the living. It is we who look back with lofty pride to the great names of antiquity, who drink of that flood of glory as of a river, and refresh our wings in it for future flight.