Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Gilbert Parker Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Canada
  • Born: Nov 23, 1862
  • Died: Sep 6, 1932

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, 1st Baronet PC, known as Gilbert Parker, Canadian novelist and British politician, was born at Camden East, Addington, Ontario, the son of Captain J. Parker, R.A.

Imagination is at the root of much that passes for love. imagination

War is cruelty, and none can make it gentle. war

The real business of life is trying to understand each other. business

Love knows not distance it hath no continent its eyes are for the stars. love

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

32 wisdom & wit from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

2 thoughts from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 thoughts from Victor Hugo

73 thoughts from Victor Hugo