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The author of Amelia, the most singular genius which their island ever produced, whose works it has long been the fashion to abuse in public and to read in secret.

— George Borrow The Bible in Spain (1843)

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I have always been a friend to hero-worship; it is the only rational one, and has always been in use amongst civilized people.

Lavengro (1851)

There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.

Lavengro (1851)

He is not deserving of the name of Englishman who speaketh against ale, that is, good ale.

Lavengro (1851)

I never saw such a place for merched anllad [wanton women] as Northampton.

Wild Wales (1862)

There is a peculiarity in the countenance, as everybody knows, which, though it cannot be described, is sure to betray the Englishman.

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