Devices Quote by Washington Allston

“The most intangible, and therefore the worst, kind of a lie is a half truth. This is the peculiar device of a conscientious detractor.” quote by Washington Allston — Download Open image

“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

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

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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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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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