Being born in a stable does not make one a horse.-- The Duke of Wellington, when referred to as Irish
Educate me n without religion and you make of them but clever devils. --Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
Publish and be damned. (when being blackmailed) --Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
Sparrowhawks, Ma'am. --Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) (attrib. remark to Q. Victoria on how to remove birds from the newly built Crystal Palace)
I don't know what effect these men will have on the enemy, but by God, they frighten me.--Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)(attrib.)
[of the British army, 1831] Ours is composed of the scum of the earth. --Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
I always say that, next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.--Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
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