Thomas Gainsborough - Genius Quotes

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Recollect that painting and punctuality mix like oil and vinegar, and that genius and regularity are utter enemies, and must be to the end of time.

Thomas Gainsborough

Many a real genius is lost in the fictitious character of the Gentleman. I am the most inconsistent, changeable being so full of fits and starts.

Thomas Gainsborough

I wish you would recollect that Painting and Punctuality mix like Oil and Vinegar, and that Genius and regularity are uttee Enemies

Thomas Gainsborough

There is a genius (in our sense of the word) shines in all he (John Dunning) says. I begin to think there is something in the air of Devonshire that grows clever fellows I could name 4 or 5, superior to the product of any other county of England

Thomas Gainsborough

We love a genius for what he leaves and mourn him for what he takes away

Thomas Gainsborough