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British FlagBritish Quotes provide an interesting insight into the history, society, and spirit of the United Kingdom. From the words of wonderful monarchs and also statesmen to the proverbs gave through generations, British Quotes show the wisdom, wit, and durability of the British people. These quotes speak with the nation's abundant literary and creative practices, along with its lengthy history of political, social, and also social accomplishments. They likewise show the obstacles and battles that the nation has actually encountered, from war and problem to social as well as financial adjustments. Whether you are a visitor to the UK or a happy Brit, the understandings as well as wisdom found in British Quotes are sure to enlighten as well as inspire. Come, check out the rich background and culture of this exceptional country, through words and also wisdom of its individuals.
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Small: Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity but strong and deep ones have two high tides
David Hare
"Weak minds sink under prosperity as well as adversity; but strong and deep ones have two high tides"
David Hare, Playwright
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Small: The tiger is a magnificent creature and one that is threatened by human activities on all fronts. It is up to
Peter Knights
"The tiger is a magnificent creature and one that is threatened by human activities on all fronts. It is up to us to protect this iconic species and ensure that it has a future in the wild"
Peter Knights, Activist
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Small: In me the tiger sniffs the rose
Siegfried Sassoon
"In me the tiger sniffs the rose"
Siegfried Sassoon, Poet
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Small: By virtue of being born to humanity, every human being has a right to the development and fulfillment of his p
Ashley Montagu
"By virtue of being born to humanity, every human being has a right to the development and fulfillment of his potentialities as a human being"
Ashley Montagu, Scientist
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Small: War does not determine who is right - only who is left
Bertrand Russell
"War does not determine who is right - only who is left"
Bertrand Russell, Philosopher
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Small: In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers
"In war, whichever side may call itself the victor, there are no winners, but all are losers"
Neville Chamberlain, Politician
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Small: The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people ve
"The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks"
Lord Acton, Historian
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Small: If at first you dont succeed, try, try again
William Edward Hickson
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again"
William Edward Hickson, Writer
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Small: I dont know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me
Duke of Wellington
"I don't know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they frighten me"
Duke of Wellington, Royalty
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Small: The eyes have one language everywhere
George Herbert
"The eyes have one language everywhere"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character
"No man can climb out beyond the limitations of his own character"
John Morley, Statesman
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Small: A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle
Ian Fleming
"A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle"
Ian Fleming, Author
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Small: Storms make the oak grow deeper roots
George Herbert
"Storms make the oak grow deeper roots"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: Men are the sport of circumstances when it seems circumstances are the sport of men
Lord Byron
"Men are the sport of circumstances when it seems circumstances are the sport of men"
Lord Byron, Poet
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Small: Does anyone remember laughter?
Robert Plant
"Does anyone remember laughter?"
Robert Plant, Musician
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Small: Be thrifty, but not covetous
George Herbert
"Be thrifty, but not covetous"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned
W. Somerset Maugham
"The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
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Small: A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning
Benjamin Disraeli
"A University should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
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Small: The more we elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate
J.B. Priestley
"The more we elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate"
J.B. Priestley, Writer
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Small: Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summers day, listening to the murmur
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time"
John Lubbock, Statesman
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Small: You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertising
"You can tell the ideals of a nation by its advertising"
Norman Douglas, Writer
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Small: I wont be a rock star. I will be a legend
"I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend"
Freddie Mercury, Musician
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Small: Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be
C. S. Lewis
"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important"
C. S. Lewis, Author
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Small: Being born in a stable does not make one a horse
Duke of Wellington
"Being born in a stable does not make one a horse"
Duke of Wellington, Royalty
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Small: With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere
C. S. Lewis
"With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere"
C. S. Lewis, Author
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Small: Culture is a way of coping with the world by defining it in detail
"Culture is a way of coping with the world by defining it in detail"
Malcolm Bradbury, Novelist
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Small: Living well is the best revenge
George Herbert
"Living well is the best revenge"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: Im playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order
Eric Morecambe
"I'm playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order"
Eric Morecambe, Comedian
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Small: Hes by best friend and the father of my children. Hes a great ex
"He's by best friend and the father of my children. He's a great ex"
Sarah Ferguson, Author
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Small: If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts
W. Somerset Maugham
"If you want to eat well in England, eat three breakfasts"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
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Small: This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays
Douglas Adams
"This must be Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays"
Douglas Adams, Writer
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Small: The safest road to hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, withou
C. S. Lewis
"The safest road to hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts"
C. S. Lewis, Author
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Small: Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact
George Eliot
"Blessed is the man, who having nothing to say, abstains from giving wordy evidence of the fact"
George Eliot, Author
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Small: The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time
"The richest love is that which submits to the arbitration of time"
Lawrence Durrell, Writer
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Small: A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread
George Herbert
"A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides
Margaret Thatcher
"Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides"
Margaret Thatcher, Leader
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Small: I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together
Margaret Thatcher
"I like Mr. Gorbachev, we can do business together"
Margaret Thatcher, Leader
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Small: Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream
"Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream"
Malcolm Muggeridge, Journalist
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Small: Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes
Prince Charles
"Father told me that if I ever met a lady in a dress like yours, I must look her straight in the eyes"
Prince Charles, Royalty
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Small: If my ship sails from sight, it doesnt mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends
"If my ship sails from sight, it doesn't mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends"
Enoch Powell, Politician
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