As it is the nature of a kite to devour little birds, so it is the nature of some minds to insult and tyrannize over little people; this being the means which they use to recompense themselves for their extreme servility and condescension to their superiors; for nothing can be more reasonable than that slaves and flatterers should exact the same taxes on all below them which they themselves pay to all above them.
We are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions. - Henry Fielding
We are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions.
- Henry Fielding
There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman. - Henry Fielding
There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.
Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate. - Henry Fielding
Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.
Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation. - Henry Fielding
Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
Success is a fruit of slow growth. - Henry Fielding
Success is a fruit of slow growth.
Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years. - Henry Fielding
Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.
When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief. - Henry Fielding
When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.
Neither great poverty nor great riches will hear reason - Henry Fielding
Neither great poverty nor great riches will hear reason
We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues. - Henry Fielding
We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.
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