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Famous Quotes by Horace Walpole

Famous quotes made by the English author and politician, Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford. He was born in London on September 24, 1717 and died on March 2, 1797.

The wisest prophets make sure of the event first.

The way to ensure summer in England is to have it framed and glazed in a comfortable room.

I never understand anything until I have written about it.

In my youth I thought of writing a satire on mankind but now in my age I think I should write an apology for them.

Spring has set in with its usual severity.

I should like my country well enough, if it were not for my countrymen.

Art and life ought to be hurriedly remarried and brought to live together.

There are playthings for all ages; the playthings of old people is to talk of the playthings of their youth.

To get something done, a committee should consist of no more than three men, two of them absent.

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