We are as liable to be corrupted by books, as by companions.

- Henry Fielding

Neither great poverty nor great riches will hear reason

- Henry Fielding

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

- Henry Fielding

When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

- Henry Fielding

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.

- Henry Fielding

Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.

- Henry Fielding

Success is a fruit of slow growth.

- Henry Fielding

Wisdom is the talent of buying virtuous pleasures at the cheapest rate.

- Henry Fielding

We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.

- Henry Fielding