A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would make a dupe of himself too, if he could. – William Hazlitt
To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue. – 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
It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter. – William Hazlitt