Jealousy is the fear or apprehension of superiority: envy our uneasiness under it. – William Shenstone
A liar begins with making falsehood appear like truth, and ends with making truth itself appear like falsehood. – William Shenstone
His knowledge of books had in some degree diminished his knowledge of the world. – William Shenstone
The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate. – William Shenstone