Henry Fielding Quotes

There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.

It is not death, but dying, which is terrible.

All nature wears one universal grin.

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!

One fool at least in every married couple.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.

Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. It is, Sir, the great grandfather of cuckoldom.

Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.