Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Edward Lear

Quote by Edward Lear

“There was an Old Man of Columbia, Who was thirsty, and called out for some beer; But they brought it quite hot, in a small copper pot, Which disgusted that Man of Columbia.”

Quote by Edward Lear

Work

A Book of Nonsense

A Book of Nonsense is a classic work of children's literature, featuring a series of poems and drawings that encourage creativity and imagination. The book is celebrated for its humorous and surreal imagery, appealing to both children and adults alike. more

Author

Edward Lear
Edward Lear

Edward Lear, a British artist known for his unique illustrations and poetry, was born on May 12, 1812, and died on January 29, 1888. He is renowned for his detailed depictions of animals and landscapes, which were beloved by both children and adults. more

You May Also Like

“No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, and none sober where the dearness of wine substitutes ardent spirits as the common beverage”

“At that comfortable tavern on Pontchartrain we had a bouillabaisse than which a better was never eaten at Marseilles; and not the least headache in the morning, I give you my word; on the contrary, you only wake with a sweet refreshing thirst for claret and water.”

“All the charming and beautiful things, from the Song of Songs, to bouillabaisse, and from the nine Beethoven symphonies to the Martini cocktail, have been given to humanity by men who, when the hour came, turned from tap water to something with color in it, and more in it than mere oxygen and hydrogen.”

“Let us candidly admit that there are shameful blemishes on the American past, of which the worst by far is rum. Nevertheless, we have improved man's lot and enriched his civilization with rye, bourbon and the Martini cocktail. In all history has any other nation done so much?”