George Borrow

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1803-07-05 – 1881-07-26

George Borrow was an English writer and traveler known for autobiographical travel works and novels. His best-known books include The Bible in Spain and Lavengro. His writings were influenced by his interest in languages and Romani culture.

Quotes by George Borrow

There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.
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There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.
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Translation is at best an echo.
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Two great talkers will not travel far together.
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It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
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