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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: 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: 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: 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 was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my w
Frederick Sanger
"I was married to Margaret Joan Howe in 1940. Although not a scientist herself she has contributed more to my work than anyone else by providing a peaceful and happy home"
Frederick Sanger, Scientist
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Small: There can be economy only where there is efficiency
Benjamin Disraeli
"There can be economy only where there is efficiency"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
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Small: Action may not always bring happiness but there is no happiness without action
Benjamin Disraeli
"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
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Small: Skill and confidence are an unconquered army
George Herbert
"Skill and confidence are an unconquered army"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride
Margaret Thatcher
"Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction"
Margaret Thatcher, Leader
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Small: The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible
Arthur C. Clarke
"The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible"
Arthur C. Clarke, Writer
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Small: Of all parts of wisdom the practice is the best
John Tillotson
"Of all parts of wisdom the practice is the best"
John Tillotson, Theologian
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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: Ive come from nowhere, and Im not shy to go back
Jason Statham
"I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back"
Jason Statham, Actor
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Small: When one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language
John Donne
"When one man dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated into a better language"
John Donne, Poet
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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: The writer of prose can only step aside when the poet passes
W. Somerset Maugham
"The writer of prose can only step aside when the poet passes"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
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Small: We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I cant, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics
Rick Wright
"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
Rick Wright, Musician
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Small: The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
William Edward Hickson
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
William Edward Hickson, Writer
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Small: He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, stron
George Herbert
"He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich or wise"
George Herbert, Poet
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Small: A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the
Douglas Adams
"A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools"
Douglas Adams, Writer
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Small: The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that whe
Douglas Adams
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair"
Douglas Adams, Writer
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Small: To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness
Bertrand Russell
"To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness"
Bertrand Russell, Philosopher
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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: I want to paint big, bright, optimistic pictures of the place I love
John Dyer
"I want to paint big, bright, optimistic pictures of the place I love"
John Dyer, Artist
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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: I sort of try to read the books when they come out impartially and not make up my mind, but the fact is when I
Daniel Radcliffe
"I sort of try to read the books when they come out impartially and not make up my mind, but the fact is when I was reading the sixth, 'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince', there were bits in there where I was going, 'God, I would love to do that because it's so good'"
Daniel Radcliffe, Actor
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Small: Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed
Benjamin Disraeli
"Characters do not change. Opinions alter, but characters are only developed"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
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Small: Diligence is the mother of good fortune
Benjamin Disraeli
"Diligence is the mother of good fortune"
Benjamin Disraeli, Statesman
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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: It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace on the timid advances of Humour
W. Somerset Maugham
"It is well known that Beauty does not look with a good grace on the timid advances of Humour"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
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Small: There are two good things in life - freedom of thought and freedom of action
W. Somerset Maugham
"There are two good things in life - freedom of thought and freedom of action"
W. Somerset Maugham, Playwright
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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: The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate
Douglas Adams
"The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate"
Douglas Adams, Writer
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Small: Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for
Bertrand Russell
"Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong, have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind"
Bertrand Russell, Philosopher
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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: Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul unbelief, in denying them
George Eliot
"Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them"
George Eliot, Author
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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: Eros will have naked bodies Friendship naked personalities
C. S. Lewis
"Eros will have naked bodies; Friendship naked personalities"
C. S. Lewis, Author
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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: Britain, which in the years immediately before this war was rapidly losing such democratic virtues as it posse
J.B. Priestley
"Britain, which in the years immediately before this war was rapidly losing such democratic virtues as it possessed, is now being bombed and burned into democracy"
J.B. Priestley, Writer
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Small: A thousand years may scare form a state. An hour may lay it in ruins
Lord Byron
"A thousand years may scare form a state. An hour may lay it in ruins"
Lord Byron, Poet
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