Henry Fielding Quotes

• Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue.

  Henry Fielding

• Dancing begets warmth, which is the parent of wantonness.

  Henry Fielding

• Conscience – the only incorruptible thing about us.

  Henry Fielding

• Commend a fool for his wit, or a rogue for his honesty and he will receive you into his favor.

  Henry Fielding

• All nature wears one universal grin.

  Henry Fielding

• Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not.

  Henry Fielding

• A truly elegant taste is generally accompanied with excellency of heart.

  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 newspaper consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not.

  Henry Fielding

• Nor is religion manifold, because there are various sects and heresies in the world. When I mention religion, I mean the Christian religion; and not only the Christian religion, but the Protestant religion, and not only the Protestant religion but the Church of England.

  Henry Fielding

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Henry Fielding (50)

Birth:	22nd April, 1707
Death:	8th October, 1754
Nationality:	British
Profession:	Novelist, Playwright

About

Henry Fielding was born in Sharpham, Somerset, England. He was an English novelist and playwright best known for his rich, earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones. He educated at Eton College. In 1728, he travelled to Leiden to study classics and law at the university. He wrote other novels include: Shamela, Joseph Andrews, and Amelia. He wrote several plays include: Love in Several Masques, Rape upon Rape, The Grub Street Opera, The Modern Husband, and The Lottery.

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