“Have done with this rhapsody of impertinence.”
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The Castle of Otranto (1764)
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English art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig… 1717–1797Related quotes
“In the madrassa, questions were not welcome; they were considered impertinent.”
Ayaan Hirsi Ali (1969) Dutch feminist, author
Source: 2010s, Nomad: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations (2010), Chapter 13, “Violence and the Closing of the Muslim Mind” (p. 186)
Jean de La Bruyère book Les Caractères
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Variant translation:
It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well, nor the judgment to hold their tongues.
As quoted in A Dictionary of Thoughts: being A Cyclopedia of Laconic Quotations from the Best Authors of the World, both Ancient and Modern (1908) edited by Tryon Edwards, p. 560
Les Caractères (1688), De la société et de la conversation
“I ask people impertinent questions. Hopefully turning up pertinent answers.”
Jim Butcher book Small Favor
Source: Small Favor
Arthur Schopenhauer book Parerga and Paralipomena
"On Noise"
Parerga and Paralipomena (1851), Studies in Pessimism
Anthony Eden (1897–1977) British Conservative politician, prime minister
Il serait impertinent pour un pays n’ayant pas subi l’occupation de porter un jugement sur un autre l’ayant subi.
On the occupation of France, in an interview in the film Le chagrin et la pitié, 1971.
“Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?"
"For the liveliness of your mind, I did.”
Jane Austen book Pride and Prejudice
Source: Pride and Prejudice
Poul Anderson (1926–2001) American science fiction and fantasy writer
Source: Harvest of Stars (1993), Ch. 40