There are no countries in the world less known by the British than those selfsame British Islands.

Quote by George Borrow

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It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

Translation is at best an echo.

Translation is at best an echo.

It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true;...

Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine...

Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine...

A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.

A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.

Two great talkers will not travel far together.

Two great talkers will not travel far together.

I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or...

I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or...

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of...

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of...