14 Quotes by William Beckford

Persecution produced its ordinary effect. The people courted martyrdom. They came from all parts to deride Zouloulou, whom nothing disconcerted - and to get their heads cut off. (“The Story of Prince Alasi and the Princess Firouzkah”)

The Climber did not interfere. He praised the education I had received, and approved greatly of our immersions, just after birth, by the Sages, adding maliciously that nothing so sharpened the wits as a passion somewhat out of the common. (“The Story of Princess Zulkais and the Prince Kalilah”)

Eternal Power!Grant me, through obvious clouds, one transient gleamOf thy bright essence in my dying hour.

Eternal Power! Grant me, through obvious clouds, one transient gleam Of thy bright essence in my dying hour.

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