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William Hazlitt Quotes: In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.
         

In public speaking, we must appeal either to the prejudices of others, or to the love of truth and justice. If we think merely of displaying our own ability, we shall ruin every cause we undertake.


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Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.



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The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.



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Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken



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I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.



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





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