"This knight was indeed a valiant gentleman; but not a little given to romance, when he spake of himself."

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Source : E. S. de Beer (ed.) 'The Diary of John Evelyn' (1955) vol. 3, p. 40 (6 September 1651)

John Evelyn

#Knights Quotes #Romance Quotes #Gentleman Quotes

“Haitians don't like to say they are hungry because we are proud.”
“If clearness about things produces a fundamental despair, a fundamental despair in turn produces a remarkable clearness or even playfulness about ordinary matters.”
“That's what I've been trying to strive for - to draw a clear picture, to open up a new dimension.”
“I attended the Columbus College Of Art & Design for a little while, until I realized they didn't take cartooning very seriously.”
“Experience is a truer guide than the words of others.”

Source : Leonardo Da Vinci (2015). “Thoughts on Art and Life: "Behind the Genius"”, p.24, eKitap Projesi
“I never pile a plate to the point where it overflows. I'd rather have a small plate with small portions and then get up for more if I'm still hungry.”
“John Kerry will be the Democratic nominee for president. Democrats finally found someone who is Al Gore without the flash and the sizzle.”
“I saw the rebound and when the puck came to me, I said, oh my God, puck, I must shoot.”

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