Sir Joshua Reynolds

Famous quotes containing the words sir, joshua and/or reynolds:

    “Our noble King, King Henery the eighth,
    Ouer the riuer of Thames past hee.”
    —Unknown. Sir Andrew Barton. . .

    English and Scottish Ballads (The Poetry Bookshelf)

    “Joshua fit de battle ob Jerico, Jerico, Jerico,
    Joshua fit de battle ob Jerico,
    An’ de walls come tumblin’ down.”
    —Unknown. Joshua Fit De Battle of Jericho (l. 1–3)

    “If you have great talents, industry will improve them: if you have but moderate abilities, industry will supply their deficiency.”
    —Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)