Quote by William Hazlitt

The are of will-making chiefly consists in baffling the importunity of expectation.

The are of will-making chiefly consists in baffling the impo

Summary

This quote suggests that the skill in making decisions or strong determinations lies in successfully managing and defying the persistent pressure of others' expectations. It implies that making one's own choices can be challenging if others have firm demands or desires, requiring skill in navigating these external influences. The quote emphasizes the importance of asserting one's own will in the face of societal or interpersonal pressures and highlights the difficulty in satisfying everyone's expectations.

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Inheritance

By William Hazlitt

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