There is scarcely any man, how much soever he may despise the character of a flatterer, but will condescend in the meanest manner to flatter himself.
HENRY FIELDINGWe are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions.
More Henry Fielding Quotes
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When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.
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Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be.
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Penny saved is a penny got.
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Thirst teaches all animals to drink, but drunkenness belongs only to man.
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Riches without charity are nothing worth. They are a blessing only to him who makes them a blessing to others.
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Most men like in women what is most opposite their own characters.
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We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.
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Scarcely one person in a thousand is capable of tasting the happiness of others.
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A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.
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Wine is a turncoat; first a friend and then an enemy.
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There is no zeal blinder than that which is inspired with a love of justice against offenders.
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Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.
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When I mention religion I mean the Christian religion; and not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion; and not only the Protestant religion, but the Church of England.
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There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.
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We must eat to live, and not live to eat.
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