What did Washington Allston mean by: He who has no pleasure in looking up, is not fit so much as to look down. Washington Allston Painter · USA Copy
+ Never judge a work of art by its defects. Author, August 6, 2023January 2, 2025, Washington Allston, Appreciation, Perception, Quality, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
In the same degree that we overrate ourselves, we shall underrate others. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Bias, Comparisons, Ego, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
+ The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself. Author, August 24, 2023January 2, 2025, Washington Allston, Competition, Self-improvement, Wisdom, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
Injustice allowed at home is not likely to be corrected abroad. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Accountability, Consequences, Justice, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
The love of gain never made a painter; but it has marred many. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Creativity, Greed, Integrity, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
The Painter who seeks popularity in Art closes the door upon his own genius. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Art, Genius, Popularity, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
Nothing gets you behind faster than trying to keep up with people who are already there. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Comparison, Inadequacy, Pace, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
The greatest of all fools is the proud fool–who is at the mercy of every fool he meets. Author, January 13, 2024January 9, 2025, Washington Allston, Folly, Pride, Vulnerability, 0 Washington Allston Painter · USA
In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator. Jean Cocteau Artist · France
See your disappointments as good fortune. One plan’s deflation is another’s inflation. Read explanation Jean Cocteau Artist · France
If some persons died, and others did not die, death would be a terrible affliction. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
The nearer we approach great men, the clearer we see that they are men. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
