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Benjamin Haydon was an English painter known for his historical and portrait paintings. Born on January 26, 1786, and died on June 22, 1846, Haydon's works are celebrated for their fine detail and expressive emotion.

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Famous Benjamin Haydon Quotes

“When a man is no longer anxious to do better than well, he is done for.”

Men Wells Done Quality Get Better Anxious

Book:Benjamin Robert Haydon: Correspondence and Table-talk

Source: Benjamin Robert Haydon: Correspondence and Table-talk

“Genius is nothing more than common faculties refined to a greater intensity. There are no astonishing ways of doing astonishing things. All astonishing things are done by ordinary materials.”

Way Done Common Greater Materials Genius Ordinary Faculty Intensity Astonishing Refined

Book:Correspondence and Table-talk: With a Memoir

Source: Correspondence and Table-talk: With a Memoir

About the Author

Born: January 26, 1786
Died: June 22, 1846
Known for: Painter
Quotes: 37

Books & Sources

Correspondence and Table-talk: With a MemoirRelated source material

Benjamin Robert Haydon: Correspondence and Table-talkRelated source material

Life of Benjamin Robert Haydon, historical painterRelated source material

Life of Benjamin Robert Haydon, Historical Painter: From His Autobiography and JounalsRelated source material

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