“The great difficulty is first to win a reputation; the next to keep it while you live; and the next to preserve it after you die, when affection and interest are over, and nothing but sterling excellence can preserve your name. Never suffer youth to be an excuse for inadequacy, nor age and fame to be an excuse for indolence.”
Quote by Benjamin Haydon
Work
Correspondence and Table-talk: With a Memoir
This book is a compilation of personal correspondence and dialogues, offering insights into the author's life and thoughts. It includes a memoir that provides a biographical overview of the author's experiences and perspectives. more
Author
Benjamin Haydon
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. more
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