Tag Archives: Quotes

Personal thoughts on the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Stephen Liddell

I was saddened to hear a few hours ago about the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Not because at 90 years of age he could be said to be short-changed on that account but because there are so few people … Continue reading →

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Great British Political Insults

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

There’s not much that signifies the downward trend of society these days than the eloquence of politicians.  Of course in Parliament there are all manner of procedures and protocols that go back centuries such as not being able to call … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Diary 22 – Parting is such sweet sorrow

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Stephen Liddell

A really short but not particularly sweet post today. The wife of one my guides has died following 23 days in a coma due to the Coronavirus.  As he told me, she had years left in her to drive everyone … Continue reading →

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I wonder what he meant by that!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Everyone likes a good quote don’t they.  I particularly adore historical quotes and admire anyone who as was said of Churchill, mobilised the English language and sent it into battle. I was always quite a fan of Donald Rumsfelds infamous … Continue reading →

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Quotable Tennyson

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Stephen Liddell

Last week I posted on the birthday of Alfred, Lord Tennyson.  It is little known but this Poet Laureate is actually the ninth most quoted literary figure.   Whilst not in the same league as Shakespeare  or perhaps as entertaining … Continue reading →

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Dr Samuel Johnson, his dictionary and quotes

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Stephen Liddell

It is 308 years since the birth of Samuel Johnson, who wrote the English language’s most comprehensive dictionary in the 1750s.  So this seems as good a time as any to express my utmost contrafibularities (see below) to the man … Continue reading →

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3 Quotation Challenge

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Stephen Liddell

Greetings! I’ve been nominated by Amy Reese to participate in the Quotations Challenge in which one provides three quotations over the next three days or all in one post. I choose three quotes in one day, mostly because I’m busy … Continue reading →

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Prince Philip – Consort, sailor, charity patron, buffoon and god! 100 Prince Philip gaffes.

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

Everyone knows that HRH Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Less well known is her husband HRH the Duke of Edinburgh or simply Prince Philip as he is … Continue reading →

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Mr Spock in words and pictures

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Stephen Liddell

Here is a bonus third post of the week, following my recent post on Leonard Nimoy and Mr. Spock.  For those with no interest in Star Trek, normal service will resume on Saturday with a cultural blog on Lisbon! Rather … Continue reading →

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