Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering othe… — Quoted

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“Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.”

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William Hazlitt

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Courage

William Hazlitt

Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.

Beauty

William Hazlitt

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.

Friendship

William Hazlitt

Wit is the salt of conversation, not the food.

Food