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Quotes by John Hookham Frere
Their accents firm and loud in conversation Their eyes and gestures eager, sharp and quick Showed them prepared on proper provocation To give the lie, pull noses, stab and kick! And for that very reason it is said They were so very courteous and well-bred.— filed under Courtesy
A sudden thought strikes me-Let us swear an eternal friendship.— filed under Friendship
And don't confound the language of the nation With long-tailed words in osity and ation.— filed under Language