Augustus William Hare

Augustus William Hare (1792–1834) was an English writer and clergyman. He is best known for collaborating with his brother, Julius Charles Hare, on *Guesses at Truth*, a collection of moral and reflective aphorisms that became widely read. Ordained in the Church of England, Hare combined pastoral work with literary interests, moving in an educated circle that included members of the Hare family’s broader intellectual milieu. His writing reflects a concern with character, conscience, and practical religion rather than doctrinal controversy. Though less prominent than some contemporaries, Hare’s name endures chiefly through *Guesses at Truth* and its influence on Victorian moral thought.