1st Baron Cowley

Famous quotes containing the words baron and/or cowley:

“There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.”
—John Emerich Edward Dalberg, 1st Baron Acton (1834–1902)

“The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks and gapes for drink again;”
—Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)