The whole [Scotch] nation hitherto has been void of wit and humour, and even incapable of relishing it.
When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles. - Horace Walpole
When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles.
- Horace Walpole
Who has begun has half done. Have the courage to be wise. Begin! - Horace Walpole
Who has begun has half done. Have the courage to be wise. Begin!
The whole [Scotch] nation hitherto has been void of wit and humour, and even incapable of relishing it. - Horace Walpole
The wisest prophets make sure of the event first. - Horace Walpole
The wisest prophets make sure of the event first.
Of Ickworth's boys, their father's joys, There is but one a bad one; The tenth is he, the parson's fee, And indeed he is a sad one. No love of fame, … - Horace Walpole
Of Ickworth's boys, their father's joys, There is but one a bad one; The tenth is he, the parson's fee, And indeed he is a sad one. No love of fame, …
Foolish writers and readers are created for each other. - Horace Walpole
Foolish writers and readers are created for each other.
Life is a farce, and should not end with a mourning scene. - Horace Walpole
Life is a farce, and should not end with a mourning scene.
Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth. - Horace Walpole
Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.
The curse of modern times is, that almost everything does create controversy. - Horace Walpole
The curse of modern times is, that almost everything does create controversy.
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