William Shenstone

The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last. ↗

— William Shenstone

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The world may be divided into people that read, people that write, people that think, and fox-hunters. ↗

— William Shenstone

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

— William Shenstone

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Virtues, like essences, lose their fragrance when exposed. ↗

— William Shenstone

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