Famous quotes containing the words earl, lords and/or england:
“In matters of religion and matrimony I never give any advice; because I will not have anybody’s torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)
“From scenes like these old Scotia’s grandeur springs,
That makes her loved at home, revered abroad;
Princes and lords are but the breath of kings,
“An honest man’s the noblest work of God!””
—Robert Burns (1759–1796)
“So you’ll face me with a court of inquiry, eh, in England. Well, Mr. Christian, we’re a long way from England and what can happen on this ship before we get there may surprise even you.”
—Talbot Jennings (1896–1985)