A court of heraldry sprung up to supply the place of crusade exploits, to grant imaginary shields and trophies to families that never wore real armor, and it is but of late that it has been discovered to have no real jurisdiction.
William ShenstoneGlory relaxes often and debilitates the mind; censure stimulates and contracts,--both to an extreme. Simple fame is, perhaps, the proper medium.
William ShenstoneZealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief. while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it.
William ShenstoneThe regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last.
William Shenstone