When I’m not thanked at all, I’m thanked enough.
HENRY FIELDINGWe endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.
More Henry Fielding Quotes
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However exquisitely human nature may have been described by writers, the true practical system can be learned only in the world.
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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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There cannot be a move glorious object in creation than a human being replete with benevolence, meditating in what manner he might render himself most acceptable to his Creator by doing most good to His creatures.
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The slander of some people is as great a recommendation as the praise of others.
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What a silly fellow must he be who would do the devil’s work for free.
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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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The prudence of the best heads is often defeated by tenderness of the best hearts.
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To the composition of novels and romances, nothing is necessary but paper, pens, and ink, with the manual capacity of using them.
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In 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.
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Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
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Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.
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Wicked companions invite us to hell.
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The woman and the soldier who do not defend the first pass will never defend the last.
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Wine and youth are fire upon fire.
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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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