There is no zeal blinder than that which is inspired with a love of justice against offenders.
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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A wonder lasts but nine days, and then the puppy’s eyes are open.
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All nature wears one universal grin.
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Public schools are the nurseries of all vice and immorality.
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Custom may lead a man into many errors; but it justifies none.
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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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He grew weary of this condescension, and began to treat the opinions of his wife with that haughtiuess and insolence, which none but those who deserve some contempt themselves can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear.
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We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.
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Thwackum was for doing justice, and leaving mercy to heaven.
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A man may go to heaven with half the pains it cost him to purchase hell.
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Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.
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Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
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It hath been often said, that it is not death, but dying, which is terrible.
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When mighty roast beef was the Englishman’s food It ennobled our hearts and enriched our blood– Our soldiers were brave and our courtiers were good. Oh! the roast beef of England. And Old England’s roast beef.
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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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A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied with excellency of heart.
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