Believe Quote by Washington Allston

“I cannot believe that any man who deserved fame ever labored for it; that is, directly. For, as fame is but the contingent of excellence, it would be like an attempt to project a shadow, before its substance was obtained.” quote by Washington Allston — Download Open image

“I cannot believe that any man who deserved fame ever labored for it; that is, directly. For, as fame is but the contingent of excellence, it would be like an attempt to project a shadow, before its substance was obtained.”

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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