Skip to quotes
Glory Quotes

There is no one thoroughly despicable. We cannot descend much lower than an idiot; and an idiot has some advantages over a wise man.

William HazlittCritic · English · 1778 – 1830
More from William Hazlitt
Wisdom Quotes
#Man
All Inspirational Motivational Love Life Friendship Funny Happiness Success Wisdom Family Hope All topics

Related quotes

  • So near is falsehood to truth that a wise man would do well not to trust himself on the narrow edge. — Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • No matter how long he lives, no man ever becomes as wise as the average woman of forty-eight. — H. L. Mencken
  • That's what a man wants in a wife, mostly; he wants to make sure one fool tells him he's wise. — George Eliot
  • There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love. — William Hazlitt
  • A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. — William Hazlitt
  • The soul of a journey is liberty, perfect liberty, to think, feel, do just as one pleases. — William Hazlitt
Photographers Privacy Terms Pixabay (opens in a new tab)
A Gojo Digital website · © 2026