Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford— also known as Horace Walpole — was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionHistorian
Date of Birth24 September 1717
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Prognostics do not always prove prophecies, - at least the wisest prophets make sure of the event first
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Life is a tragedy for those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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A careless song, with a little nonsense in it, now and then, does not misbecome a monarch
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In all science error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last
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I do not dislike the French from the vulgar antipathy between neighboring nations, but for their insolent and unfounded air of superiority.
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I shun authors, and would never have been one myself, if it obliged me to keep such bad company.
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The world is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel.
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The world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those who feel.
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The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.
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To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy is to do one's duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to one's lot; bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it,
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Justice is rather the activity of truth, than a virtue in itself. Truth tells us what is due to others, and justice renders that due. Injustice is acting a lie.
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I know that I have had friends who would never have vexed or betrayed me, if they had walked on all fours.
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Foolish writers and readers are created for each other.
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Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.