Henry Fielding

Who was Henry Fielding?

Henry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones.

Aside from his literary achievements, he has a significant place in the history of law-enforcement, having founded what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners, using his authority as a magistrate.

His younger sister, Sarah, also became a successful writer.

Famous Quotes:

• It is not from nature, but from education and habits, that our wants are chiefly derived.
• Some folks rail against other folks, because other folks have what some folks would be glad of.
• When children are doing nothing, they are doing mischief.
• When I'm not thanked at all, I'm thanked enough, I've done my duty, and I've done no more.
• A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool.
• He that can heroically endure adversity will bear prosperity with equal greatest of the soul; for the mind that cannot be dejected by the former is not likely to be transported without the latter.
• It hath often been said that it is not death but dying that is terrible.
• Where the law ends tyranny begins.
• Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.
• Money will say more in one moment than the most eloquent lover can in years.