Quotes by Henry Fielding

A good face they say, is a letter of recommendation. O Nature, Nature, why art thou so dishonest, as ever to send men with these false recommendations into the World. (Henry Fielding)

A newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not. (Henry Fielding)

A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool. (Henry Fielding)

A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied with excellency of heart. (Henry Fielding)

Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not. (Henry Fielding)

Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favor. (Henry Fielding)

Conscience - the only incorruptible thing about us. (Henry Fielding)

Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. (Henry Fielding)

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation. (Henry Fielding)

He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatness of the soul; for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported without the latter. (Henry Fielding)