William Hazlitt

Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves, will, in general, become of no more value than their dress.

The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of great men.

The definition of genius is that it acts unconsciously; and those who have produced immortal works, have done so without knowing how or why. The greatest power operates unseen.

So I have loitered my life away, reading books, looking at pictures, going to plays, hearing, thinking, writing on what pleased me best. I have wanted only one thing to make me happy, but wanting that have wanted everything.

Well I've had a happy life.

Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

Give me the clear blue sky over my head, and the green turf beneath my feet, a winding road before me, and a three hours' march do dinner-and then to thinking!

Gallantry to women - the sure road to their favor - is nothing but the appearance of extreme devotion to all their wants and wishes, a delight in their satisfaction, and a confidence in yourself as being able to contribute toward it.

We never do anything well till we cease to think about the manner of doing it.