Henry Fielding quotes - page 5

But perhaps there may be a political reason for it: in finding one of a truly benevolent disposition, men may very reasonably suppose they have found a treasure, and be desirous of keeping it, like all other good things, to themselves. Hence they may imagine, that to trumpet forth the praises of such a person, would, in the vulgar phrase, be crying Roast-meat, and calling in partakers of what they intend to appl solely to their own use. If this reason does not satisfy the reader, I know no other means of accounting for the little respect which I have commonly seen paid to a character which really does great honour to human nature, and is productive of the highest good to society. (Henry Fielding)
Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. View quote
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Without adversity a person hardly knows whether they are honest or not. View quote
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There is an insolence which none but those who themselves deserve contempt can bestow, and those only who deserve no contempt can bear. View quote
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In a debate, rather pull to pieces the argument of thy Antagonist than offer him any of thy own for thus thou wilt fight him in his own country. View quote
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It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived. View quote
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There is no zeal blinder than that which is inspired with a love of justice against offenders. View quote
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Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil If a man has acted right, he has done well, though alone if wrong, the sanction of all mankind will not justify him. View quote
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