Quote by William Hazlitt
Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature

Poetry is the universal language which the heart holds with nature and itself. He who has a contempt for poetry, cannot have much respect for himself, or for anything else. – William Hazlitt

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Comedy naturally wears itself out — destroys the very food on which it lives; and by constantly and successfully exposing the follies and weaknesses of mankind to ridicule, in the end leaves itself nothing worth laughing at. – 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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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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Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher. – William Wordsworth

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Birds have wings theyre free they can fly where they want when they want. They have the kind of mobility many people envy. – Roger Tory Peterson

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I thoroughly enjoy getting away from the game and going out fishing because its so relaxing, so quiet and peaceful. I mean, theres no noise other than nature – and its so different from what I do in a tournament situation that it just eases my mind. – Tiger Woods

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A peace is of the nature of a conquest for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser. – William Shakespeare

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