Quotes by Fielding, Henry

Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness. It is, Sir, >>

I have found it; I have discovered the cause of all the misfortunes wh >>

Worth begets in base minds, envy; in great souls, emulation. >>

Quotations about Punishment

Retaliation is related to nature and instinct, not to law. Law, by def >>

Let us have compassion for those under chastisement. Alas, who are we >>

We have found that morals are not, like bacon, to be cured by hanging; >>

Thwackum was for doing justice, and leaving mercy to Heaven.

Fielding, Henry