More quotes by William Hazlitt

"Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses."
"To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind."
"Life is the art of being well deceived; and in order that the deception may succeed it must be habitual and uninterrupted."
"Rules and models destroy genius and art."
"Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming."