Quote by William Hazlitt
There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being un

There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being unable to get rid of the idea of the distinction between right and wrong, and an obstinate, constitutional preference of the true to the agreeable. – William Hazlitt

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Modesty is the lowest of the virtues, and is a confession of the deficiency it indicates. He who undervalues himself is justly overvalued by others. – William Hazlitt

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People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they excel. – William Hazlitt

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I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day. – Attributed to Abraham Lincoln (unconfirmed)

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If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. – Marcus Aurelius

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If we were all to be judged by our thoughts, the hills would be swarming with outlaws. – Johann Sigurjonsson

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The right to do something does not mean that doing it is right. – William Safire

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