The most intangible, and therefore the worst, kind of a lie is a half truth. This is the peculiar device of a conscientious detractor. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
An original mind is rarely understood, until it has been reflected from some half-dozen congenial with it, so averse are men to admitting the true in an unusual form; whilst any novelty, however fantastic, however false, is greedily swallowed. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
It is my greatest misfortune to be too lazy, and by the few mortifications I have already set with on that account I predict… — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
Selfishness in art, as in other things, is sensibility kept at home. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
It is a hard matter for a man to lie all over, nature having provided king's evidence in almost every member. The hand will… — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
Desert being the essential condition of praise, there can be no reality in the one without the other. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
Humility is also a healing virtue; it will cicatrize a thousand wounds, which pride would keep forever open. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
If an Artist love his Art for its own sake, he will delight in excellence wherever he meets it, as well in the work… — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
Never expect justice from a vain man; if he has the negative magnanimity not to disparage you, it is the most you can expect. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
The greatest of all fools is the proud fool--who is at the mercy of every fool he meets. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
Injustice allowed at home is not likely to be corrected abroad. — Washington Allston Copy Share Image
