William Hazlitt's Quote - Some persons make promises for the pleasure of breaking them.

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Some persons make promises for the pleasure of breaking them. – William Hazlitt

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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

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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

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I would like to spend the whole of my life traveling, if I could anywhere borrow another life to spend at home. – William Hazlitt

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