“Such is our impatience, such our hatred of procrastination, to everything but the amendment of our practices and the adornment of our nature, one would imagine we were dragging Time along by force, and not he us.”
Quote by Walter Savage Landor
Work
Indexes. Table of first lines. Imaginary conversations
This book presents a unique compilation of indexes and the initial sentences from a diverse range of written works. It includes thought-provoking and creative dialogues that delve into the underlying themes and concepts found within these texts. more
Author
Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor was an English writer known for his poetry and prose. His works are renowned for their wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights, which have had a lasting impact on literature. more
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“Nations, like individuals, interest us in their growth.”
Source: Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
Source: The works of Walter Savage Landor [ed. by J. Forster].
Source: Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor
“A little praise is good for a shy temper; it teaches it to rely on the kindness of others.”
Source: Selections from the Writings of Walter Savage Landor