John Bull

John Bull is a national personification of Britain in general and England in particular, especially in political cartoons and similar graphic works. He is usually depicted as a stout, middle-aged, country dwelling, jolly, matter-of-fact man.

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Famous quotes containing the words john and/or bull:

    “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
    —Bible: New Testament St. John the Divine, in Revelation, 21:4.

    “Not only the bull attacks his enemies with curved horn, but also the sheep, when harmed fights back.”
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)