The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom. (Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield)

The nation looked upon him as a deserter, and he shrunk into insignificancy and an earldom.

Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Related topics

deserter earldom insignificancy nation shrink

Related quotes

Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. View quote
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Each nation feels superior to other nations. That breeds patriotism - and wars. View quote
Dale Carnegie
How can anyone govern a nation that has 246 different kinds of cheese. View quote
Charles de Gaulle
A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself. View quote
Arthur Miller
A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader. View quote
Golda Meir