Alexander at the head of the world never tasted the true pleasure that boys of his own age have enjoyed at the head of a school. Horace Walpole agealexanderboy Change image and share on social
How well Shakespeare knew how to improve and exalt little circumstances, when he borrowed them from circumstantial or vulgar historians. Horace Walpole borrowcircumstancecircumstantial Change image and share on social
Virtue knows to a farthing what it has lost by not having been vice. Horace Walpole farthinglosevice Change image and share on social
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isn't. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is. Horace Walpole compensateconsolehumor Change image and share on social
I do not admire politicians; but when they are excellent in their way, one cannot help allowing them their due. Horace Walpole admireallowdue Change image and share on social
By deafness one gains in one respect more than one loses; one misses more nonsense than sense. Horace Walpole deafnessgainlose Change image and share on social
Men are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent. Horace Walpole billcreditdraw Change image and share on social
Poetry is a beautiful way of spoiling prose, and the laborious art of exchanging plain sense for harmony. Horace Walpole artbeautifulexchange Change image and share on social
Men are often capable of greater things than they perform - They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent. Horace Walpole billcapablecredit Change image and share on social
The wisest prophets make sure of the event first. Horace Walpole eventmakeprophet Change image and share on social
