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William Shenstone was an English poet, born on November 18, 1714, and died on February 11, 1763. His poetry is known for its fresh and natural style and its depiction of rural life.

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Famous William Shenstone Quotes

“Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.”

Giving Character Almighty Avarice

Book:Essays on Men and Manners

Source: Essays on Men and Manners

“The difference there is betwixt honor and honesty seems to be chiefly the motive; the mere honest man does that from duty which the man of honor does for the sake of character.”

Men Doe Character Seems Differences Honest Honesty He Man Duty Honor Mere Sake Motive Honest Man

Author:William Shenstone

“I have been formerly so silly as to hope that every servant I had might be made a friend; I am now convinced that the nature of servitude generally bears a contrary tendency. People's characters are to be chiefly collected from their education and place in life; birth itself does but little.”

People Littles Doe Has Beens Made Character Might Bears Birth Convinced Contrary Silly Tendencies Servant Servitude Place In Life

Book:Essays on Men and Manners

Source: Essays on Men and Manners

“Trifles discover a character, more than actions of importance.”

Character Action Importance Trifles

Book:Essays on Men and Manners

Source: Essays on Men and Manners