We are governed by sympathy; and the extent of our sympathy is determined by that of our sensibility
William HazlittWhen one can do better than everyone else in the same walk, one does not make any very painful exertions to outdo oneself. The progress of improvement ceases nearly at the point where competition ends.
William HazlittA strong passion for any object will ensure success, for the desire of the end will point out the means.
William Hazlitt