Birth Quote by Washington Allston

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

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

— Washington Allston

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

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

— Washington Allston

Never judge a work of art by its defects.

— Washington Allston

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

— Washington Allston

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

— Washington Allston

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

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

I have no ambition to shine beyond my abilities.

— Washington Allston

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

— Washington Allston

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

— Washington Allston