Perhaps propriety is as near a word as any to denote the manners of the gentleman; elegance is necessary to the fine gentleman; dignity is proper to noblemen; and majesty to kings.
William HazlittIf I have not read a book before, it is, for all intents and purposes, new to me whether it was printed yesterday or three hundred years ago.
William HazlittWhat is popular is not necessarily vulgar; and that which we try to rescue from fatal obscurity had in general much better remain where it is.
William HazlittViolence ever defeats its own ends. Where you cannot drive you can always persuade. A gentle word, a kind look, a god-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. There is a secret pride in every human heart than revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you.
William Hazlitt