The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves. (1778 - 1830) - William Hazlitt

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The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.
(1778 - 1830)

love liberty power others ourselves
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About William Hazlitt

William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 – 18 September 1830) was an English writer remembered for his humanistic essays and literary criticism. He is sometimes esteemed the greatest English literary critic after Samuel Johnson.

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Alternative Names: Wm. Haslett • William Carew Hazlitt
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