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Deploring change is the unchangeable habit of an Englishman

Deploring change is the unchangeable habit of an Englishman. Raymond Postgate

12 years ago

Lack of Mixing Taps in Britain

Deploring change is the unchangeable habit of an Englishman. —Raymond Postgate Another instance of native masochism blatantly manifesting itself is…

12 years ago

Notes on the English Character (E.M. Forster)

First note. I had better let the cat out of the bag at once and record my opinion that the…

12 years ago

He is the type who would discuss the weather with you

Do not be misled by memories of your youth when, on the Continent, wanting to describe someone as exceptionally dull,…

12 years ago

The English climate has had a profound effect upon the English temperament

You often hear that the English climate has had a profound effect upon the English temperament. I don't believe it.…

12 years ago

England is a paradise for women, and hell for horses

England is a paradise for women, and hell for horses: Italy is a paradise for horses, hell for women. Robert…

12 years ago

Good ale, the true and proper drink of Englishmen

Good ale, the true and proper drink of Englishmen. He is not deserving of the name of Englishman who speaketh…

12 years ago

Whenever I think of Hell

Whenever I think of Hell I cannot visualise it as a place of eternal fire, but as one of your…

12 years ago

We were wrong to believe that the British are our friends

We were wrong to believe that the British are our friends. You are obsessed solely with your own selfish interests…

12 years ago

Britons never will be slaves

When Britain first, at heaven's command, Arose from out of the azure main, This was the charter of the land,…

12 years ago