Quotes for All
What if all those strange and unexplainable bends in history were the result of supernatural interference? At which point I asked myself, what’s the weirdest most eccentric historical phenomenon of them all? Answer:the Great British Empire. Clearly, one tiny little island could only conquer half the known world with supernatural aid. Those absurd Victorian manners … Read more
The British merchants represented that they received some profit indeed from Virginia and South Carolina, as well as the West Indies; but as for the rest of this continent, they were constant losers in trade. Ezra Stiles
When I would knock about the town in London, I was doing it with my head down, walking very quickly and it had become the norm for me because I’m recognized there. And people are not unkind but occasionally there’s a sort of British who do you think you are sort of, I don’t really … Read more
Now undoubtedly, we face some very British challenges when it comes to infrastructure. We rightly cherish our back yards and green spaces, and we’ll defend them passionately when projects are announced. We live in a democracy, and we like to debate these things, often for many years. Evan Davis
Historically, the British have always been rather wary of grand engineering projects – perhaps understandably, given that many of them have been delivered late and over budget. Evan Davis
I do like British guys. If I had to pick one it would be Ewan McGregor. I met him once and he was gorgeous even if he is a little short. He has the most amazing charisma. Eva Longoria
It was a heavenly summer, the summer in which France fell and the British Expeditionary Force was evacuated from Dunkirk. Leaves were never such an intense and iridescent green; sunlight glinted on flower-studded meadows as the Germans encircled the Maginot Line and overran not only France but Belgium and Holland. Birdsong filled the air in … Read more
Traditional British desserts with lots of custard are my biggest weakness – I particularly love the puds at St. John restaurant in East London. Eva Green
I think British men build up the idea of us French girls having some magic extra sex appeal so much, they lose their heads. I can’t really understand the whole thing – but it makes me laugh. It’s such a cliche to think all French girls are well dressed, elegant, sophisticated and sexy. Some are … Read more
We did not lack for religious leaders to urge us into godly war […]. All of this was part of a well-financed propaganda campaign on the part of British agents. As usual, the government of the United States was being run by the British Secret Intelligence Service. Eustace Mullins