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Common sense, to most people, is nothing more than their own opinions.

William Hazlitt

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William Hazlitt
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Wm. Haslett
William Carew Hazlitt
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Features alone do not run in the blood vices and virtues, genius and folly, are transmitted through the same sure but unseen channel.
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To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.
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The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of great men.
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People addicted to secrecy are so without knowing why they are not so for cause, but for secrecy's sake.
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Pure good soon grows insipid, wants variety and spirit. Pain is a bittersweet, which never surfeits. Love turns, with a little indulgence, to indifference or disgust. Hatred alone is immortal.
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To give a reason for anything is to breed a doubt of it.
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The definition of genius is that it acts unconsciously, and those who have produced immortal works have done so without knowing how or why.
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