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Author Man Mythology Knight Legends

The word knight, which originally meant boy or servant, was particularly applied to a young man after he was admitted to the privilege of bearing arms.

- Thomas Bulfinch

Other quotes by Thomas Bulfinch


Education Hope Work

Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a story-book, yet by means of it to impart a knowledge of an important branch of education.

- Thomas Bulfinch
Years

The Romans held Britain from the invasion of Julius Caesar till their voluntary withdrawal from the island, A.D. 420,- that is, about five hundred years.

- Thomas Bulfinch
Happiness

For Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness.

- Thomas Bulfinch
Society

If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge our possessions or to raise our station in society, then Mythology has no claim to the appellation.

- Thomas Bulfinch
People

It has, therefore, been a favorite boast of the people of Wales and Cornwall, that the original British stock flourishes in its unmixed purity only among them.

- Thomas Bulfinch
Education

The preparatory education of candidates for knighthood was long and arduous.

- Thomas Bulfinch

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