Adversity Quote by Washington Allston

“I am inclined to think from my own experience that the difficulty to eminence lies not in the road, but in the timidity of the traveler.” quote by Washington Allston — Download Open image

“I am inclined to think from my own experience that the difficulty to eminence lies not in the road, but in the timidity of the traveler.”

Washington Allston

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It is my greatest misfortune to be too lazy, and by the few mortifications I have already set with on that account I predict many evils in my future life. I have always the inclination to do what I ought; but by continually procrastinating for tomorrow the business of today, I insensibly delay, until at the end of one month…

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Selfishness in art, as in other things, is sensibility kept at home.

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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 sometimes act as a vane, to show which way the wind blows, even when every feature is set the other way; the knees smite together and sound the alarm of fear under a fierce countenance; the…

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Desert being the essential condition of praise, there can be no reality in the one without the other.

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Never judge a work of art by its defects.

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Humility is also a healing virtue; it will cicatrize a thousand wounds, which pride would keep forever open.

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The love of gain never made a painter; but it has marred many.

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If an Artist love his Art for its own sake, he will delight in excellence wherever he meets it, as well in the work…

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Never expect justice from a vain man; if he has the negative magnanimity not to disparage you, it is the most you can expect.

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I have no ambition to shine beyond my abilities.

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The greatest of all fools is the proud fool--who is at the mercy of every fool he meets.

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Injustice allowed at home is not likely to be corrected abroad.

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