"No one of this nation ever begs, for……" — Gerald of Wales
"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."
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Gerald of Wales
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6 Quotes by Gerald of Wales
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Nature hath given not only to the highest, but also to the inferior, classes of the people of this nation,…
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Evil borders upon good, and vices are confounded with virtues; as the report of good qualities is delightful to a…
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Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, nor any other language, whatever may hereafter come…
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Since, therefore, no man is born without faults, and he is esteemed the best whose errors are the least, let…
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Wales was in ancient times divided into three parts nearly equal, consideration having been paid, in this division, more to…
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