Quote by Washington Allston on Fame and Recognition

„Fame has no necessary conjunction with praise; it may exist without the breath of a word: it is a recognition of excellence which must be felt, but need not be spoken. Even the envious must feel it: feel it, and hate in silence.“

Washington AllstonQuote by Washington Allston on fame as silent recognition of excellence, also felt and silently hated by the envious.
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Washington Allston was an American painter and writer associated with Classicism and Romanticism.

This quote reflects on fame as a silent recognition of excellence, which is also felt by the envious.


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Inspirational fame and recognition quote by Washington Allston

Washington Allston was a notable American history, portrait, and landscape painter. He worked within both Classicism and Romanticism styles. In addition to his painting, Allston was also active as a writer and influenced the art scene of his era.

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"I cannot believe that any man who deserved fame ever labored for it; that is, directly. For, as fame is but the contingent of excellence, it would be like an attempt to project a shadow, before its substance was obtained." Washington Allston
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