To speak highly of one with whom we are intimate is a species of egotism. Our modesty as well as our jealousy teaches us caution on this subject.
William HazlittA grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one - they show one another off to the best advantage.
William HazlittNo man is truly great who is great only in his lifetime. The test of greatness is the page of history.
William Hazlitt