Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding
Henry Fieldingwas an English novelist and dramatist best known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. Additionally, he holds a significant place in the history of law enforcement, having used his authority as a magistrate to foundwhat some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners. His younger sister, Sarah, also became a successful writer...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth22 April 1707
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Nothing more aggravates ill success than the near approach of good.
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Success is a fruit of slow growth.
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It has often been said that it is not death but dying that is terrible.
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Composed that monstrous animal a husband and wife.
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Flattery is never so agreeable as to our blind side; commend a fool for his wit, or a knave for his honesty, and they will receive you into their bosoms
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For clergy are men as well as other folks.
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Now, in reality, the world has paid too great a compliment to critics, and has imagined them to be men of much greater profundity then they really are.
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Now, in reality, the world have paid too great a compliment to critics, and have imagined them to be men of much greater profundity then they really are.
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The world have payed too great a compliment to critics, and have imagined them men of much greater profundity than they really are.
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It is not death, but dying, which is terrible.
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One fool at least in every married couple.
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When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
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Since I have dealt in suds, I could never discover more than two reasons for shaving; the one is to get a beard, the other is to get rid of one
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Never trust the man who hath reason to suspect that you know he hath injured you.