The woman and the soldier who do not defend the first pass will never defend the last.
HENRY FIELDINGThe constant desire of pleasing which is the peculiar quality of some, may be called the happiest of all desires in this that it rarely fails of attaining its end when not disgraced by affectation.
More Henry Fielding Quotes
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It hath been often said, that it is not death, but dying, which is terrible.
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Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.
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A good countenance is a letter of recommendation.
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Scarcely one person in a thousand is capable of tasting the happiness of others.
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Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. It is, Sir, the great grandfather of cuckoldom.
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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 highest friendship must always lead us to the highest pleasure.
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Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.
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I am content; that is a blessing greater than riches; and he to whom that is given need ask no more.
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A wonder lasts but nine days, and then the puppy’s eyes are open.
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A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.
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Good-humor will even go so far as often to supply the lack of wit.
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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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Where the law ends tyranny begins.
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Wicked companions invite us to hell.
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