76When he undertakes to play a part on the stage, and to persuade the world to think more about him than they do about themselves, he is got into a track where he will find nothing but briars and thorns, vexation and disappointment.William Hazlittverified·On Living to One's-Self, in Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners·January 1821
77It asks a troublesome effort to ensure the admiration of others: it is a still greater one to be satisfied with one's own thoughts.William Hazlittverified·On Living to One's-Self, in Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners·January 1821
78Most of the friends I have seen have turned out the bitterest enemies, or cold, uncomfortable acquaintance.William Hazlittverified·On Living to One's-Self, in Table Talk: Essays on Men and Manners·January 1821