Foreign Literature

Famous quotes containing the words foreign and/or literature:

“I have been told lately that Fuseli was travelling by coach and a gentleman opposite him said: “I understand, Mr. Fuseli, that you are a painter; it may interest you to know that I have a daughter who paints on velvet.”
Fuseli rose instantly and said in a strong foreign accent, “Let me get out.””
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)

“The Irishman in English literature may be said to have been born with an apology in his mouth.”
—James Connolly (1870–1916)