The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits
1825
The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits
1825
The Spirit of the Age; Or, Contemporary Portraits, published in 1825 by William Hazlitt, is a collection of essays that critiques and analyzes the lives and philosophies of notable figures of the early 19th century, including Jeremy Bentham and William Godwin. Hazlitt's work serves as a social commentary on the intellectual climate of his time, highlighting the contributions of these individuals to philosophy, literature, and politics. The essays reflect on how these figures embody the broader societal and philosophical currents of the age, offering insights into moral and intellectual development.
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“The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.””
— William Hazlitt
“The present is an age of talkers, and not doers; and the reason is, that the world is growing old. We are so far advanced in the Arts and Sciences, that we live in retrospect, and doat on past achievements.””
— William Hazlitt
“From the sublime to the ridiculous there is but one step.””
— William Hazlitt
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