Henry Fielding was an English novelist and dramatist known for his rich earthy humour and satirical prowess, and as the author of the novel Tom Jones.
Aside from his literary achievements, he has a significant place in the history of law-enforcement, having founded what some have called London's first police force, the Bow Street Runners, using his authority as a magistrate.
His younger sister, Sarah, also became a successful writer.
It is not death, but dying, which is terrible. death
If you make money your god, it will plague you like the devil. money
Scarcely one person in a thousand is capable of tasting the happiness of others. happiness
When widows exclaim loudly against second marriages, I would always lay a wager than the man, If not the wedding day, is absolutely fixed on. wedding
Fashion is the science of appearance, and it inspires one with the desire to seem rather than to be. science
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 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry
27 other wisdom & wit from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 views from Winston Churchill
74 views from Winston Churchill