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Eden, Anthony
, Earl of Avon 1897–1977
, Earl of Avon 1897–1977
1
We are in an armed conflict; that is the phrase I have used. There has been no declaration of war.
on the Suez crisis
We are in an armed conflict; that is the phrase I have used. There has been no declaration of war.
on the Suez crisis
speech in the House of Commons, 1 November 1956
Eden, Clarissa
1920–
1920–
1
For the past few weeks I have really felt as if the Suez Canal was flowing through my drawing-room.
For the past few weeks I have really felt as if the Suez Canal was flowing through my drawing-room.
speech at Gateshead, 20 November 1956
Edgar, Marriott
1880–1951
1880–1951
1
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool,
That's noted for fresh air and fun,
And Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom
Went there with young Albert, their son.
There's a famous seaside place called Blackpool,
That's noted for fresh air and fun,
And Mr and Mrs Ramsbottom
Went there with young Albert, their son.
"The Lion and Albert" (1932)
Edgeworth, Maria
1767–1849
1767–1849
1
Well! some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.
It was her settled purpose to make the Irish and Ireland ridiculous and contemptible to Lord Colambre; to disgust him with his native country…To confirm him an absentee was her object.
Well! some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.
The Absentee
(1812) ch. 2
It was her settled purpose to make the Irish and Ireland ridiculous and contemptible to Lord Colambre; to disgust him with his native country…To confirm him an absentee was her object.
The Absentee
(1812) ch. 7
Edison, Thomas Alva
1847–1931
1847–1931
1
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
said
c.
1903, in
Harper's Monthly Magazine
September 1932
Edmeston, James
1791–1867
1791–1867
1
Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us
O'er the world's tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee;
Yet possessing every blessing,
If our God our Father be.
Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us
O'er the world's tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee;
Yet possessing every blessing,
If our God our Father be.
"Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us" (1821)
Edmonds, John Maxwell
1875–1958
1875–1958
1
When you go home, tell them of us and say,
"For your tomorrows these gave their today."
second line often quoted as "For your tomorrow we gave our today", as on the Kohima memorial to the Burma campaign of the Second World War
When you go home, tell them of us and say,
"For your tomorrows these gave their today."
second line often quoted as "For your tomorrow we gave our today", as on the Kohima memorial to the Burma campaign of the Second World War
Inscriptions Suggested for War Memorials
(1919)
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