Quote by William Hazlitt
To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the h

To think ill of mankind and not wish ill to them, is perhaps the highest wisdom and virtue. – 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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More helpful than all wisdom is one draught of simple human pity that will not forsake us. – George Eliot

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There are subjects in which I wish to become knowledgeable, and subjects in which I wish to remain wise. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. – Cyril Connolly

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Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester. – Francis Quarles

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Gods forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency. – Jonathan Sacks

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I hope to focus on what Im passionate about because I think Id do them best job on them – education, urban education, women and childrens issues and literacy. – Jenna Bush

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After the game the King and pawn go into the same box. – Italian Proverb

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I think what weakens people most is fear of wasting their strength. – Etty Hillesum

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