It is a trite but true Observation, that Examples work more forcibly on the Mind than Precepts: and if this be just in what is odious and blameable, it is more strongly so in what is amiable and praiseworthy.
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.
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.
Success is a fruit of slow growth. - Henry Fielding
Success is a fruit of slow growth.
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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