Phrase by 'Giraldus Cambrensis'

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Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation, a boldness and confidence in speaking and answering, even in the presence of their princes and chieftains.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  People , Nature , Nation , Confidence


Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a well-disposed mind, so the relation of the contrary should not be offensive.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  Mind , Good , Evil , Virtues


From these inconsiderable attempts, some idea may be formed with what success, should Fortune afford an opportunity, I am likely to treat matters of greater importance.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  I Am , Success , Opportunity , Treat


Happy and fortunate indeed would this nation be, nay, completely blessed, if it had good prelates and pastors, and but one prince, and that prince a good one.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  Happy , Good , Nation , Blessed


It is remarkable that this people, though unarmed, dares attack an armed foe; the infantry defy the cavalry, and by their activity and courage generally prove victors.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  People , Courage , Prove , Attack


No one of this nation ever begs, for the houses of all are common to all; and they consider liberality and hospitality amongst the first virtues.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  First , Nation , Hospitality , Common


Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, nor any other language, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of severe examination before the Supreme Judge, answer for this corner of the earth.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  Day , Think , Judge , Language


Not addicted to gluttony or drunkenness, this people who incur no expense in food or dress, and whose minds are always bent upon the defence of their country, and on the means of plunder, are wholly employed in the care of their horses and furniture.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  People , Care , Food , Dress


Since, therefore, no man is born without faults, and he is esteemed the best whose errors are the least, let the wise man consider everything human as connected with himself; for in worldly affairs there is no perfect happiness under heaven.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  Best , Man , Happiness , Wise


The men and women cut their hair close round to the ears and eyes. The women, after the manner of the Parthians, cover their heads with a large white veil, folded together in the form of a crown.

Author: Giraldus Cambrensis - Welsh Clergyman
  Men , Women , Eyes , Together


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