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William Shenstone quotes

English Poet November 13, 1714 – February 11, 1763

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William Shenstone quote: "There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day;..."
There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is that people can commend it without envy. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and..."
A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt..."
The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "Poetry and consumption are the most flattering of diseases."
Poetry and consumption are the most flattering of diseases. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts."
Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "A fool and his words are soon parted."
A fool and his words are soon parted. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "A miser grows rich by seeming poor; an extravagant man grows..."
A miser grows rich by seeming poor; an extravagant man grows poor by seeming rich. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "What leads to unhappiness, is making pleasure the chief aim."
What leads to unhappiness, is making pleasure the chief aim. William Shenstone
William Shenstone quote: "Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed."
Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed. William Shenstone

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