152 Quotes by William Shenstone

Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former.

Taste is pursued at a less expense than fashion.

The eye must be easy, before it can be pleased.

Modesty makes large amends for the pain it gives those who labor under it, by the prejudice it affords every worthy person in their favor.

There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is that people can commend it without envy.

Thanks, oftenest obtrusive.

Poetry and consumption are the most flattering of diseases.

Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.

A man has generally the good or ill qualities which he attributes to mankind.