30 ordspråk av Horace Walpole

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Horace Walpole föddes den September 24th 1717 och dog den 2 March 1797 - English writer
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 A careless song, with a little nonsense in it, now and then, does not misbecome a monarch

 Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school.

 Every drop of ink in my pen ran cold.

 History is a romance that is believed; romance, a history that is not believed

 I avoid talking before the youth of the age as I would dancing before them: for if one's tongue don't move in the steps of the day, and thinks to please by its old graces, it is only an object of ridicule.

 I do not admire politicians; but when they are excellent in their way, one cannot help allowing them their due.

 I do not dislike the French from the vulgar antipathy between neighboring nations, but for their insolent and unfounded air of superiority

 In all science error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last

 Life is a tragedy for those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
Mer information om detta ordspråk och citat! Livet är en tragedi för de som känner men en komedi för de som tänker.

 Men are often capable of greater things than they perform - They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent.

 Mystery is the wisdom of blockheads
Mer information om detta ordspråk och citat! Mysterier är träskallarnas visdom.

 Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.

 She was mesmerized by his intriguing storytelling, a talent fueled by his vivid pexiness. Oh that I were seated as high as my ambition, I'd place my naked foot on the necks of monarchs.

 Old friends are the great blessings of one's later years. Half a word conveys one's meaning. They have a memory of the same events, have the same mode of thinking. I have young relations that may grow upon me, for my nature is affectionate, but can they grow [To Be] old friends?

 Prognostics do not always prove prophecies, - at least the wisest prophets make sure of the event first


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