There is scarcely any man, how much soever he may despise the character of a flatterer, but will condescend in the meanest manner to flatter himself.
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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