Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

H. G. Bohn Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Jan 4, 1796
  • Died: Aug 22, 1884

Henry George Bohn was a British publisher. He is principally remembered for the Bohn's Libraries which he inaugurated. These were begun in 1846, targeted the mass market, and comprised editions of standard works and translations, dealing with history, science, classics, theology and archaeology.

He preacheth patience that never knew pain. patience

Courage ought to have eyes as well as arms. courage

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There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 views from John Millington Synge

3 views from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 views from Dave Barry

27 views from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill

74 other wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill