Lord George Gordon (26 December 1751 – 12 November 1793) was a British politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780.
A colourful personality, he was born into the Scottish nobility and became a member of parliament for Ludgershall. His life ended after a number of controversies, notably one surrounding his conversion to Judaism for which he was ostracised. He died in prison.
Read more about Lord George Gordon: Early Life, The "Gordon Riots", Imprisonment, Conversion To Judaism, Death
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“Society is now one polished horde,
Formed of two mighty tribes, the Bores and Bored.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)
““Child,
why do you waste your time
on childish things alone?”
“Clothe yourself in anger.”
“Take courage,
and cast off this honesty
toward your lover.”
When her girlfriends
gave her such advice,
she answered,
her face frightened,
“Speak softly.
The lord of my breath
is still in my heart.
No doubt he’ll hear you.””
—Amaru (c. seventh century A.D.)
“A mistress never is nor can be a friend. While you agree, you are lovers; and when it is over, anything but friends.”
—George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)