For human nature is so made that only what is unusual and infrequent excites wonder or is regarded as of value. We make no wonder of the rising and the setting of the sun which we see every day; and yet there is nothing in the universe more beautiful, or worthy of wonder. When, however, an eclipse of the sun takes place, everyone is amazed - because it happens rarely.
Wales was in ancient times divided into three parts nearly equal, consideration having been paid, in this division, more to the value than to the jus… - Gerald Of Wales
Wales was in ancient times divided into three parts nearly equal, consideration having been paid, in this division, more to the value than to the jus…
- Gerald Of Wales
Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation, a boldness and confidence in speaking and … - Gerald Of Wales
Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation, a boldness and confidence in speaking and …
Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, nor any other language, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of severe exam… - Gerald Of Wales
Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, nor any other language, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of severe exam…
For human nature is so made that only what is unusual and infrequent excites wonder or is regarded as of value. We make no wonder of the rising and t… - Gerald Of Wales
For human nature is so made that only what is unusual and infrequent excites wonder or is regarded as of value. We make no wonder of the rising and t…
Since, therefore, no man is born without faults, and he is esteemed the best whose errors are the least, let the wise man consider everything human a… - Gerald Of Wales
Since, therefore, no man is born without faults, and he is esteemed the best whose errors are the least, let the wise man consider everything human a…
Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-disposed mind, so the relation… - Gerald Of Wales
Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-disposed mind, so the relation…
No one of this nation ever begs, for the houses of all are common to all; and they consider liberality and hospitality amongst the first virtues. - Gerald Of Wales
No one of this nation ever begs, for the houses of all are common to all; and they consider liberality and hospitality amongst the first virtues.
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