Quotes by Augustine Birrell

Augustine Birrell

Augustine Birrell

British Liberal Party politician

Lived from: 1850 - 1933

Category: Politics Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 19 january 1850 Died: 20 november 1933

  • An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is always possible to be happy.

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  • An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is always possible to be happy.
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  • Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm.
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  • Good as it is to inherit a library, it is better to collect one.
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  • History is a pageant and not a philosophy.
    Orbiter dicta
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  • Libraries are not made, they grow.
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  • Reading is not a duty, and has consequently no business to be made disagreeable.
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What are the most famous quotes from Augustine Birrell?

The two most famous quotes from Augustine Birrell are:

  • "An ordinary man can surround himself with two thousand books and thenceforward have at least one place in the world in which it is always possible to be happy."
  • "Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm."

When did Augustine Birrell live?

Augustine Birrell was born in 1850 and died in the year 1933.