Tyranny Absolves all faith; and who invades our rights, However his own commence, can never be But an usurper.
Henry Brooke Quotes
In the age of acorns, before the times of Ceres, a single barley-corn had been of more value to mankind than all the diamonds of the mines of India.
Similar Quotes
Much of the wisdom of one age, is the folly of the next.
- Charles SimmonsA word to the wise ain't necessary, it's the stupid ones who need the advice.
- Bill CosbyMiddle age is when your age starts to show around your middle.
- Bob HopeThe Iban, when they decide that something is really funny, and know that they are going to...
- Redmond O'HanlonAlways and never are two words you should always remember never to use.
- Wendell JohnsonComments on: "Henry Brooke Quotes: In the age of acorns, before the times of Ceres, a single barley-corn..."
| Birth: | 1703 |
| Death: | 10th October, 1783 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Profession: | Novelist, Playwright |
About
Henry Brooke was born in Rantavan, Mullagh, Ireland. He was an Irish novelist and playwright. He was educated at the Royal School Cavan and Trinity College Dublin and afterwards went to London to study law. He began his career as a poet. He wrote several novels include: The Fool of Quality and Juliet Grenville. He wrote several plays include: The Earl of Essex and Gustavus Vasa.
Share with your friends