“A man may be dexterous and able in explaining the grounds of his opinions, and yet may be a mere sophist, because he only sees one-half of a subject.” — William Hazlitt, “On Genius and Common Sense,” Table Talk
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“At first, it is generally satisfied to give an opinion whether a work is good or bad, and to quote a passage or two in support of this opinion: afterwards, it is bound to assign the reasons of its decision and to analyse supposed beauties or defects with microscopic minuteness.” — William Hazlitt, “On Criticism,” Table Talk
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“The same people who can deny others everything are famous for refusing themselves nothing.” — Leigh Hunt, Table Talk
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“’Tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess.” — John Selden, Table Talk
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“Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because ’tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.” — John Selden, Table Talk
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