Baron Cowper

Famous quotes containing the words baron and/or cowper:

“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)

“Once more I would adopt the graver style—
A teacher should be sparing of his smile.”
—William Cowper (1731–1800)