George Borrow — British Author died on December 29, 1881

George Henry Borrow was an English author who wrote novels and travelogues based on his experiences traveling around Europe. Over the course of his wanderings, he developed a close affinity with the Romani people of Europe, who figure prominently in his work. His best known books are The Bible in Spain, the autobiographical Lavengro, and The Romany Rye, about his time with the English Romanichal... (wikipedia)

Two great talkers will not travel far together.
Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of crime.
Translation is at best an echo.
It has been said that idleness is the parent of mischief, which is very true; but mischief itself is merely an attempt to escape from the dreary vacuum of idleness.
Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine one.