Persons who undertake to pry into, or cleanse out all the filth of a common sewer, either cannot have very nice noses, or will soon lose them.
William HazlittA certain excess of animal spirits with thoughtless good-humor will often make more enemies than the most deliberate spite and ill-nature, which is on its guard, and strikes with caution and safety.
William HazlittThe assumption of merit is easier, less embarrassing, and more effectual than the actual attainment of it.
William Hazlitt