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William Hazlitt1778–1830

The temple of fame stands upon the grave: the flame that burns upon its altars is kindled from the ashes of dead men.

William Hazlitt on fame

Lectures on the English Poets (1818), Lecture VIII, “On the Living Poets”

Fame Life & Death

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More from William Hazlitt

Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are, and what they ought to be.
Lectures on the English Comic Writers (1819)
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As is our confidence, so is our capacity.
Characteristics, in the manner of Rochefoucauld’s Maxims (1823), No. 89
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Grace has been defined the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.
The Round Table (1815-1817), “On Manner”
- Beauty

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Love of fame is the last thing even learned men can bear to be parted from.
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