The world judge of men by their ability in their profession, and we judge of ourselves by the same test: for it is on that on which our success in life depends. – William Hazlitt
To be happy, we must be true to nature and carry our age along with us. – William Hazlitt
I hate to be near the sea, and to hear it raging and roaring like a wild beast in its den. It puts me in mind of the everlasting efforts of the human mind, struggling to be free and ending just where it began. – William Hazlitt
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. – William Hazlitt