Famous Sayings and Their Authors: A Collection of Historical Sayings in English, French, German, Greek, Italian, and Latin |
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... House of Commons , Apr. 12 , 1867 , re- ferring to Benjamin Disraeli ( 1804- 81 ) . The latter , in his speech , said : " All his [ Beresford Hope's ] exhibitions in this House are dis- tinguished by a prudery which charms me , and when ...
... House of Commons , Apr. 12 , 1867 , re- ferring to Benjamin Disraeli ( 1804- 81 ) . The latter , in his speech , said : " All his [ Beresford Hope's ] exhibitions in this House are dis- tinguished by a prudery which charms me , and when ...
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... House of Commons , Feb. 5 , 1863 . Come , my son , and see how a Christian can die . SIR HENRY HAVELOCK ( 1795- 1857 ) Last words . See I have sent for you & c . , and Venez voir comment meurt & c . Comfort the poor , protect and ...
... House of Commons , Feb. 5 , 1863 . Come , my son , and see how a Christian can die . SIR HENRY HAVELOCK ( 1795- 1857 ) Last words . See I have sent for you & c . , and Venez voir comment meurt & c . Comfort the poor , protect and ...
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... Parliament ) . Customs may not be as wise as laws , but they are always more popular . BENJAMIN DISRAELI [ Earl of Beaconsfield ] ( 1804-81 ) -in a speech in the House of Commons on the Irish Land Bill , Mar. 11 , 1870 . Damn your ...
... Parliament ) . Customs may not be as wise as laws , but they are always more popular . BENJAMIN DISRAELI [ Earl of Beaconsfield ] ( 1804-81 ) -in a speech in the House of Commons on the Irish Land Bill , Mar. 11 , 1870 . Damn your ...
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... House of Commons . Don't think , but try ; be patient , be accurate . JOHN HUNTER ( 1728-93 ) -Ad- vice to Edward Jenner , when consulted as to the latter's views on the prophylactic virtues of cow - pox . Don't you know , as the French ...
... House of Commons . Don't think , but try ; be patient , be accurate . JOHN HUNTER ( 1728-93 ) -Ad- vice to Edward Jenner , when consulted as to the latter's views on the prophylactic virtues of cow - pox . Don't you know , as the French ...
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... parliament . SIR WILLIAM CECIL , LORD BURLEIGH ( 1520-98 ) . England does not love coalitions . BENJAMIN DISRAELI [ Earl ... House of Commons , Feb. 29 , 1857 ) England expects every man to do his duty . LORD NELSON ( 1758-1805 ) — Words ...
... parliament . SIR WILLIAM CECIL , LORD BURLEIGH ( 1520-98 ) . England does not love coalitions . BENJAMIN DISRAELI [ Earl ... House of Commons , Feb. 29 , 1857 ) England expects every man to do his duty . LORD NELSON ( 1758-1805 ) — Words ...
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