English Song Originally

Famous quotes containing the words english, song and/or originally:

    We can trace almost all the disasters of English history to the influence of Wales.
    Evelyn Waugh (1903–1966)

    Writing, madam, ‘s a mechanic part of wit! A gentleman should never go beyond a song or a billet.
    George Etherege (1635–1691)

    The legislator should direct his attention above all to the education of youth; for the neglect of education does harm to the constitution. The citizen should be molded to suit the form of government under which he lives. For each government has a peculiar character which originally formed and which continues to preserve it. The character of democracy creates democracy, and the character of oligarchy creates oligarchy.
    Aristotle (384–323 B.C.)