Art is the microscope of the mind, which sharpens the wit as the other does the sight, and converts every object into a little universe in itself.
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There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.William Hazlitt
The least pain in our little finger gives us more concern and uneasiness than the destruction of millions of our fellow-beings.
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That which is not, shall never be; that which is, shall never cease to be. To the wise, these truths are self-evident.
William Hazlitt
If goodness were only a theory, it were a pity it should be lost to the world. There are a number of things, the idea of which is a clear gain to the mind. Let people, for instance, rail at friendship, genius, freedom, as long as they will. . .
William Hazlitt
I do not think there is anything deserving the name of society to be found out of London.
William Hazlitt
We go a journey chiefly to be free of all impediments and of all inconveniences to leave ourselves behind, much more to get rid of others. It is because I want a little breathing-space to muse on indifferent matters. . . .
William Hazlitt
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