We love a genius for what he leaves and mourn him for what he takes away Thomas Gainsborough More Quotes by Thomas Gainsborough More Quotes From Thomas Gainsborough I wish you would 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 oil time enemy Fools talk of imitation and copying, all is imitation Thomas Gainsborough copying imitation fool Though I'm a rogue in talking upon Painting & Love I can be serious and honest upon any subject thoroughly pleasing to me. Thomas Gainsborough rogues serious talking 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 gentleman real character
