The characteristic of Chaucer is intensity: of Spencer, remoteness: of Milton elevation and of Shakespeare everything.
William HazlittWe are thankful for good-will rather than for services, for the motive than the quantum of favor received.
William HazlittHe who does nothing renders himself incapable of doing any thing; but while we are executing any work, we are preparing and qualifying ourselves to undertake another.
William Hazlitt