Horace Walpole Quotes

Horace Walpole — English Author born on September 24, 1717, died on March 02, 1797

Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, also known as Horace Walpole, was an English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician... (wikipedia)

Justice is rather the activity of truth, than a virtue in itself. Truth tells us what is due to others, and justice renders that due. Injustice is acting a lie.

Plot, rules, nor even poetry, are not half so great beauties in tragedy or comedy as a just imitation of nature, of character, of the passions and their operations in diversified situations.

This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he isn't. A sense of humor was provided to console him for what he is.

Men are often capable of greater things than they perform - They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent.