Quotes by William Shenstone

William Shenstone

William Shenstone

English poet

Lived from: 1714 - 1763

Category: Poets (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 29 november 1714 Died: 11 february 1763

  • Hope is a flatterer but the most upright of all parasites for she frequents the poor man's hut as well as the palace of his superior.

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  • A poet that fails in writing becomes often a morose critic. The weak and insipid white wine makes at length excellent vinegar.
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  • Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief. while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it.
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  • A fool and his words are soon parted; a man of genius and his money.
    Essay on man, manners and things (1769)
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  • A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood.
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  • A man generally has the good or ill qualities he attributes to mankind.
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  • Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.
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  • Hope is a flatterer but the most upright of all parasites for she frequents the poor man's hut as well as the palace of his superior.
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What are the most famous quotes from William Shenstone?

The two most famous quotes from William Shenstone are:

  • "A poet that fails in writing becomes often a morose critic. The weak and insipid white wine makes at length excellent vinegar."
  • "Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief. while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it."

When did William Shenstone live?

William Shenstone was born in 1714 and died in the year 1763.