Quote#Happiness
He is a noble gentleman; withal
Quote byJohn Ford · 1586–1639
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Lady's Trial (1638), Act I, sc. iii..
English (original)
He is a noble gentleman; withal Happy in his endeavours: the general voice Sounds him for courtesy, behaviour, language, And every fair demeanour, an example: Titles of honour add not to his worth; Who is himself an honour to his title.
— John Ford
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