Ostentation Quotes

That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Pride, Ambition, Rather

Fashion for the most part is nothing but the ostentation of riches.
John Locke

Nothing, Fashion, Riches

Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.
William Penn

End, Words, Speak

Ostentation is the signal flag of hypocrisy.
Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Hypocrisy, Flag, Signal

I don't do marriage. I think it's incredibly naff. And I don't like vulgar displays of ostentation.
Jenny Eclair

Marriage, Vulgar, Displays

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.
Riccardo Muti

Wisdom, Ambition, Rather

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