A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.
HENRY FIELDINGIn a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy antagonists than offer him any of thy own; for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country.
More Henry Fielding Quotes
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Public schools are the nurseries of all vice and immorality.
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Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil.
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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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Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.
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A wonder lasts but nine days, and then the puppy’s eyes are open.
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Thirst teaches all animals to drink, but drunkenness belongs only to man.
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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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Handsome is that handsome does.
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What a silly fellow must he be who would do the devil’s work for free.
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A newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not.
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When I’m not thanked at all, I’m thanked enough.
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Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
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We are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions.
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The life of a coquette is one constant lie; and the only rule by which you can form any correct judgment of them is that they are never what they seem.
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A lottery is a taxation on all of the fools in creation.
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