Henry Fielding

Novelist Playwright English 1707 – 1754

English novelist known for Tom Jones and comic novels.

381 quotes

"Beauty is found in virtue, simplicity, and genuine human connection."
Beauty
"Death reminds us that time is precious and must be wisely spent."
Death
"Perseverance is the silent strength that achieves what talent alone cannot."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms resentment into appreciation and scarcity into abundance."
Gratitude
"The creative spirit cannot be suppressed by those who seek to control it."
Creativity
"Justice delayed loses its power to heal and reform."
Justice
"Patience teaches us that the best things arrive to those who wait wisely."
Patience
"Kindness is the currency of a civilized and humane society."
Kindness
"Strength of character surpasses strength of body in lasting value."
Strength
"Fear whispers lies; courage speaks truth."
Fear
"Power without principle is tyranny; principle without power is impotent."
Power
"Money obtained through dishonor brings shame that wealth cannot purchase away."
Money
"Health is wealth that cannot be purchased with gold."
Health
"Adventure calls to those who hear the voice of their own spirit."
Adventure
"Imagination is the first step toward the creation of reality."
Imagination
"War reveals both the worst and occasionally the noblest in human nature."
War
"Politics succeeds when it serves the common good above faction."
Politics
"Motivation sustained by principle outlasts motivation by mere reward."
Motivation
"Inspiration visits those prepared to receive it through study and reflection."
Inspiration
"Relationships thrive when both parties place the other's welfare first."
Relationships
"Solitude is not loneliness but communion with one's authentic self."
Solitude