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

Thomas Hood Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: May 23, 1799
  • Died: May 3, 1845

Thomas Hood was a British humorist and poet. His son, Tom Hood, became a well known playwright and editor.

Some minds improve by travel, others, rather, resemble copper wire, or brass, which get the narrower by going farther. travel

There is even a happiness - that makes the heart afraid. happiness

Christmas December 25, 2024

Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 sayings from Alexander Smith

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Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 other wisdom & wit from Stephen Leacock

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A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin

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Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 thoughts from Ethel Merman

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