Horace Walpole quotes
Horace Walpole was an English writer, art historian, and politician, best known for his novel "The Castle of Otranto." His works played a crucial role in pioneering the Gothic novel genre. He also left a significant mark on architecture and collected art at his famed Strawberry Hill House. Here are 66 of his quotes:
The next Augustan age will dawn on the other side of the Atlantic. There will, perhaps, be a Thucydides at Boston, a Xenophon at New York, and, in time, a Virgil at Mexico, and a Newton at Peru. At last, some curious traveller from Lima will visit England and give a description of the ruins of St Paul's, like the editions of Balbec and Palmyra.
Horace Walpole
... Why, I'll swear I see no difference between a country gentleman and a sirloin; whenever the first laughs, or the latter is cut, there run out just the same streams of gravy! ... Oh! my dear Sir, don't you find that nine parts in ten of the world are of no use but to make you wish yourself with that tenth part? ...
Horace Walpole
To act with common sense, according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know; and the best philosophy, 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, whatever it is, and despise affectation.
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
Occupation: English Writer
Born: September 24, 1717
Died: March 2, 1797
Quotes count: 66
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