Famous quotes containing the words earl and/or major:
“Truth, but not the whole truth, must be the invariable principle of every man who hath either religion, honour, or prudence. Those who violate it, may be cunning, but they are not able. Lies and perfidy are the refuge of fools and cowards.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)
“There are three major offenses against filial piety of which not producing an heir is the worst.”
—Chinese proverb.
Mencius.