Ignatius Sancho quotes - page 2

... how comes it that- without the advantages of a twentieth generationship of noble blood flowing uncontaminated in your veins- without the customary three years dissipation at college- and the (nothing-to-be-done without) four years perambulation on the Continent- without all these needful appendages- with little more than plain sense, sheer good-nature, and a right honest heart- thou canst, "Like low-born Allen, with an aukward shame, "Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame." (Ignatius Sancho)
My friend L___ is in town, and intends trying his fortune among us- as teacher of murder and neck-breaking, alias, fencing and riding. (from vol 1, letter 17: Charles Street, London, 26 Nov 1774, to Mr S___ ). View quote
Ignatius Sancho
My friend L___ is in town, and intends trying his fortune among us- as teacher of murder and neck-breaking, alias, fencing and riding. View quote
Ignatius Sancho