George Henry Borrow

George Henry Borrow (1803-1881) was a traveller and philologist, born in Norfolk. He showed early a passion for adventure and a facility in languages. He was appointed agent for the Bible Society in Russia and Spain. In his fondness for open-air life, associated much with the gipsies, wrote an account of those in Spain, and a famous book, entitled "The Bible In Spain". He also wrote "Lavengro," his masterpiece (a gipsy designation applied to him, meaning "word-master," which he was), which is chiefly autobiography.

Wisdom & Quotes

• Youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine one.

- Lavengro

George Edward Bulwer Lytton