Quote by Washington Allston about Overestimating Oneself and Underestimating Others

Washington Allston was an American painter and writer associated with Classicism and Romanticism.

This quote emphasizes the tendency to overestimate one's own abilities while underestimating those of others.

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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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