A grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one – they show one another off to the best advantage. – William Hazlitt
An honest man speaks the truth, though it may give offence a vain man, in order that it may. – William Hazlitt
Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone – but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming. – William Hazlitt
The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends. – William Hazlitt