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George Borrow
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“The author of Amelia, the most singular genius which their island ever produced, whose works it has long been the fashion to abuse in public and to read in secret.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) first seen 1843 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The Bible in Spain (1843), ch. 1.
“There is a peculiarity in the countenance, as everybody knows, which, though it cannot be described, is sure to betray the Englishman.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Sherry...a silly, sickly compound, the use of which will transform a nation, however bold and warlike by nature, into a race of sketchers, scribblers, and punsters, in fact into what Englishmen are at the present day.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) first seen 1862 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Wild Wales (1862), ch. 38.
“There are no countries in the world less known by the British than these selfsame British Islands, or where more strange things are every day occurring.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you must commit suicide – and there is no knowing to what people may be brought – always contrive to do it as decorously as possible; the decencies, whether of life or of death, should never be lost sight of.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I have always been a friend to hero-worship; it is the only rational one, and has always been in use amongst civilized people.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Translation is at best an echo.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There's night and day, brother, both sweet things; sun, moon, and stars, brother, all sweet things; there's likewise a wind on the heath. Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die?”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“He is not deserving of the name of Englishman who speaketh against ale, that is, good ale.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I often think I should like to have another rally—one more rally, and then—but there’s a time for all things—youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine one—let me be content.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fear God, and take your own part.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I never saw such a place for merched anllad [wanton women] as Northampton.”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“'Scotland! a queer country that, your honour!' 'So it is,' said I; 'a queerer country I never saw in all my life.' 'And a queer set of people, your honour,' 'So they are,' said I; 'a queerer set of people than the Scotch you would scarcely seen in a summer's day.'”
George Borrow (1803–1881) said by 1881 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source