"Dauber" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... drones, who praise, while they accuse The too much vigour of your youthful Muse. That humble style which they your virtue make, Is in your power; you need but stoop and take. Your beauteous images must be allow'd By all, but some vile poets of the crowd. 50 But how should any sign-post dauber know The worth of Titian or of Angelo? Hard features every bungler can command; To draw true ...
— The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Vol II - With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes • John Dryden
... He has not gone away. He has been with you. You knew he was not going. You wanted to be with him. Where is he—this dauber of canvas—now?" ...
— The Broom-Squire • S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould |
