All affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich.
—Johann Kaspar Lavater
Showing posts with label affectation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label affectation. Show all posts
Friday, July 05, 2019
Thursday, July 04, 2019
Post #2864
Paltry affectation, strained allusions, and disgusting finery are easily attained by those who choose to wear them; they are but too frequently the badges of ignorance or of stupidity, whenever it would endeavor to please.
—Oliver Goldsmith
—Oliver Goldsmith
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Post #2863
When Cicero consulted the oracle at Delphos, concerning what course of studies he should pursue, the answer was, “Follow Nature.” If every one would do this, affectation would be almost unknown.
—J. Beaumont
—J. Beaumont
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Post #2224
We are never so ridiculous from the habits we have as from those we affect to have.
—François de La Rochefoucauld
—François de La Rochefoucauld
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
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