just goes to show how even exquisite tailoring can't make a man out of a mouse; the Duke is exhibit A in demonstrating the regression of the British upper classes due to over/in-breeding (at least in males)--much like the English bulldog who now have a hard time even saluting a fire hydrant The Euro-monarchies would have been much better served by adding a few more dashing cavalry officers or clever chambermaids into the mix.
"In every battle the eyes are the first to be conquered..."
- Tacitus, Germania
"One must work in solitude as a man who opens a clearing in virgin forest, sustained by the unique hope that somewhere in its depths, others are working to the same end."
- Ernst Jünger
"I find that I must go handsomely, whatever it costs me, and the charge will be made up in the fruit it brings."
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Inspiring, as I'm taking my summer clothes out of storage today.
This is so great. Do you own the catalogue?
just goes to show how even exquisite tailoring can't make a man out of a mouse; the Duke is exhibit A in demonstrating the regression of the British upper classes due to over/in-breeding (at least in males)--much like the English bulldog who now have a hard time even saluting a fire hydrant
The Euro-monarchies would have been much better served by adding a few more dashing cavalry officers or clever chambermaids into the mix.
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