The best Quotes by Horace Walpole

The best Quotes by Horace Walpole

Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (24 September 1717 – 2 March 1797), better known as Horace Walpole, was an English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian, and Whig politician.

Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.
This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.
Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isn't. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is.
It was said of old Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, that she never puts dots over her I s, to save ink.
The wisest prophets make sure of the event first.