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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:
Sir Robert Walpole used to say, that it was fortunate so few men could be prime ministers, as it was best that few should thoroughly know the shocking wickedness of mankind.
I never heard him say, that all men have their prices; and I believe no such expression ever came from his mouth.
Horace Walpole
I visit Paris often, and have considerably studied the French character. In individuals it is often excellent; but taken in general it disgusts by its petulance and vanity. The French have always been dissolute in their amours; and are thus led to assail the chastity of foreign women, the most unpardonable of all affronts to fathers, brothers, husbands, and lovers. This, and their petulant overbearing conduct, prevent their conquests from being lasting. Yes, I swear to you by the Sicilian vespers, they can never be of much duration.
Horace Walpole
King William asked Mr. Locke how long he thought the revolution principles might last in England. The philosopher answered, "Till this generation shall have passed away, and our universities shall have had time to breed a new one." Many things I disapprove in our universities, where the country gentlemen are educated in Toryism by Tory clergy.
Horace Walpole
Horace Walpole
Occupation: English Writer
Born: September 24, 1717
Died: March 2, 1797
Quotes count: 66
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