"She who means no mischief does it all."
About Aaron Hill
Aaron Hill — Life and Legacy
Aaron Hill was a prominent writer and thinker whose contributions to literature and philosophy centered around the themes of truth and freedom. His notable works often challenged societal norms, encouraging readers to question established beliefs and seek deeper understanding. Hill's perspective on truth is encapsulated in his assertion that 'Truth is the foundation of all freedom,' which reflects his belief that genuine liberty cannot exist without an unwavering commitment to honesty and authenticity. In his writings, Hill explored the complexities of human experience, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and confronting uncomfortable truths. His critique of societal expectations often revealed the tension between individual desires and collective pressures, urging readers to embrace their own truths. For instance, he argued that 'Freedom without truth is a hollow victory,' suggesting that superficial freedom devoid of honesty leads to emptiness. Today, Hill's quotes and ideas continue to resonate, as they inspire individuals to pursue authenticity and challenge oppressive structures. His work remains relevant in discussions about personal agency, societal responsibility, and the quest for genuine freedom.
Quote collection
Aaron Hill quotes (page 1 of 2)
30 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"The man who pauses on the paths of treason, Halts on a quicksand, the first step engulfs him."
"Deceit is the false road to happiness; and all the joys we travel through to vice, like fairy banquets, vanish when we touch them."
"Mischief and malice grow on the same branch of the tree of evil."
"Reason gains all people by compelling none."
"Customs form us all, our thoughts, our morals, our most fixed beliefs; are consequences of our place of birth."
"Youth is ever apt to judge in haste, and lose the medium in the wild extreme."
"Courage is poorly housed that dwells in numbers; the lion never counts the herd that are about him, nor weighs how many flocks he has to scatter."
"Shame on those breasts of stone that cannot melt in soft adoption of another's sorrow."
"Art, however innocent, looks like deceiving."
"O marriage! marriage! what a curse is thine, Where hands alone consent and hearts abhor."
"Servile doubt argues an impotence of mind, that says we fear because we dare not meet misfortunes."
"Shun fear, it is the ague of the soul! a passion man created for himself--for sure that cramp of nature could not dwell in the warm realms of glory."
"Birth is a shadow. Courage, self-sustained, outlords succession's phlegm, and needs no ancestors."
"Tender-handed stroke a nettle, And it stings you for your pains; Grasp it like a man of mettle, And it soft as silk remains. 'Tis the same with common natures: Use 'em kindly, they rebel; But be rough as nutmeg-graters, And the rogues obey you well."
"Hide not thy tears; weep boldly, and be proud to give the flowing virtue manly way; it is nature's mark to know an honest heart by."
"Man is the circled oak; woman the ivy."
"Union of hearts, not hands, does a marriage make, and sympathy of mind keeps love awake."
"Trust me--with women worth the being won, The softest lover ever best succeeds."
"Let never man be bold enough to say, Thus, and no farther shall my passion stray: The first crime, past, compels us into more, And guilt grows fate, that was but choice, before."