The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends.
William HazlittA person who talks with equal vivacity on every subject, excites no interest in any. Repose is as necessary in conversation as in a picture.
William HazlittIt is a false principle that because we are entirely occupied with ourselves, we must equally occupy the thoughts of others. The contrary inference is the fair one.
William HazlittWe find many things to which the prohibition of them constitutes the only temptation.
William Hazlitt