Shaftesbury

Cited as Shaftesbury. — 9 quotations

A just reverence of mankind prevents the growth of harshness and brutality.

Every one is convinced of the reality of a better self, and of the cult or homage which is due to it.

Diminutive of liberty.

Is not a hoggish life the height of some men's wishes?

Worse than mere ignorance or idiotism.

To quit their austerity and be jocose and pleasant with an adversary.

A good piece, the painters say, must have good muscling, as well as coloring and drapery.

The heart can not possibly remain neutral, but constantly takes part one way or the other.

To skepticize, where no one else will . . . hesitate.