taste - quotes

George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950

was an Irish dramatist and socialist

Do not do unto others as you would they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.

Joseph Addison, 1672-1719

was an English essayist, poet, and politician

I think I may define taste to be that faculty of the soul which discerns the beauties of an author with pleasure, and the imperfections with dislike.