Quotes by George Borrow

George Borrow

English writer of novels and travel books

Lived from: 1803 - 1881

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagUnited Kingdom

Born: 5 july 1803 Died: 26 july 1881

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  • A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug.
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  • I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or beneath whose roof I sleep.
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  • If you must commit suicide... always contrive to do it as decorously as possible; the decencies, whether of life or of death, should never be lost sight of.
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  • Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of crime.
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  • The Germans are the most philosophic people in the world, and the greatest smokers: now I trace their philosophy to their smoking. Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly.
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  • There's night and day, brother, both sweet things; sun, moon, and stars, brother, all sweet things; there's likewise a wind on the heath. Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die?
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  • Translation is at best an echo.
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What are the most famous quotes from George Borrow?

The two most famous quotes from George Borrow are:

  • "A losing trade, I assure you, sir: literature is a drug."
  • "I am invariably of the politics of the people at whose table I sit, or beneath whose roof I sleep."

When did George Borrow live?

George Borrow was born in 1803 and died in the year 1881.