Quote by William Hazlitt
Man is a make-believe animal -- he is never so truly himself as wh

Man is a make-believe animal — he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part. – William Hazlitt

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A grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one – they show one another off to the best advantage. – William Hazlitt

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The most insignificant people are the most apt to sneer at others. They are safe from reprisals. And have no hope of rising in their own self esteem but by lowering their neighbors. – William Hazlitt

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If everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless, since their chief purpose is to make us bear with patience the injustice of our fellows. – Jean Baptiste Molière, Le Misanthrope

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As soon as you concern yourself with the “good” and “bad” of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. – Morihei Ueshiba

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The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour. – Japanese Proverb

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A man is usually more careful of his money than of his principles. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., speech, Boston, 8 January 1897

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