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William Hogarth Quotes: Straight lines vary only in length, and therefore are least ornamental.
         

Straight lines vary only in length, and therefore are least ornamental.


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I have generally found that persons who had studied painting least were the best judges of it.

I have generally found that persons who had studied painting least were the best judges of it.



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The serpentine line, or the line of grace, by its waving and winding at the same time different ways, leads the eye in a pleasing manner along the continuity of its variety.



Time is not a great artist but weakens all he touches.

Time is not a great artist but weakens all he touches.



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All the world is competent to judge my pictures except those who are of my profession.



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Simplicity, without variety, is wholly insipid.

Simplicity, without variety, is wholly insipid.



I think it is owing to the good sense of the English that they have not painted better.

I think it is owing to the good sense of the English that they have not painted better.



I had rather, if cruelty has been prevented by the four prints [The Four Stages of Cruelty], be maker of them than of the [Raphael] cartoons.

I had rather, if cruelty has been prevented by the four prints [The Four Stages of Cruelty], be maker of them than of the [Raphael] cartoons.





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