William Hazlitt quotes

William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 – 18 September 1830) was an English essayist, drama and literary critic, painter, social commentator, and philosopher. He is now considered one of the greatest critics and essayists in the history of the English language, placed in the company of Samuel Johnson and George Orwell.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed

“We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.” William Hazlitt MORE READERS LOVE QUOTES! “Courage is the greatest of all virtues, because if you haven’t courage, you …

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