“Needy knife-grinder! whither are ye going? Rough is the road, your wheel is out of order; Bleak blows the blast-your hat has got a hole in it. So have your breeches.”
Quote by George Canning
Work
Select Speeches of the Right Honourable George Canning: With a Preliminary Biographical Sketch, and an Appendix, of Extracts from His Writings and Speeches
The book offers a collection of speeches by George Canning, a notable figure in the British political landscape. It provides a preliminary biographical sketch of Canning, along with an appendix that features extracts from his various writings and speeches, offering insight into his political thought and oratory style. more
Author
George Canning
George Canning, born on April 11, 1770, and died on August 8, 1827, was a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. He was an influential figure in early 19th-century British politics, known for his contributions to foreign policy and his significant impact on European affairs. more
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