Man is a make-believe animal - he is never so truly himself as when he is acting a part.

William Hazlitt

To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.

William Hazlitt

Without the aid of prejudice and custom I should not be able to find my way across the room.

William Hazlitt

If mankind had wished for what is right, they might have had it long ago.

William Hazlitt

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

William Hazlitt

Poetry is all that is worth remembering in life.

William Hazlitt

If you think you can win, you can win. Faith is necessary to victory.

William Hazlitt

There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you.

William Hazlitt

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

William Hazlitt