Avarice is the most oppose of all characters to that of God Almighty, whose alone it is to give and not receive.
William ShenstoneWhen misfortunes happen to such as dissent from us in matters of religion, we call them judgments; when to those of our own sect, we call them trials; when to persons neither way distinguished, we are content to attribute them to the settled course of things.
William ShenstoneA rich dress adds but little to the beauty of a person. It may possibly create a deference, but that is rather an enemy to love.
William ShenstoneThere is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is that people can commend it without envy.
William Shenstone