Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About William Hazlitt
English essayist and critic
William Hazlitt was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is known for his critical writing, and he is now ranked among the major figures in the history of English prose. He wrote on literature, drama, art, and public life, and is also regarded as the finest art critic of his time. Though highly respected by later historians of literature and art, his work is now little read and mostly out of print.
More from William Hazlitt (144 quotes) →Other sayings from William Hazlitt
- “A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself…”William Hazlitt
- “There are few things in which we deceive ourselves more than in the esteem we profess to entertain for our fr…”William Hazlitt
- “Some people break promises for the pleasure of breaking them.”William Hazlitt
- “There is no one thoroughly despicable. We cannot descend much lower than an idiot; and an idiot has some adva…”William Hazlitt
Reflections: more sayings
- “I know, as a former serving officer, that our troops are extremely well disciplined and well led, and they ta…”Nicholas Soames
- “Campaigns bring out the warriors in everybody.”Nicolle Wallace
- “In England, theater auditions are gentler experiences. You sit down with the director and talk about the play.”Tom Sturridge