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Englishmen Quotes

Reflections on English identity and character

These lines reflect on what it means to be English, beginning with a long-standing affection among Englishmen for the French playwright Moliere.

We are Englishmen; that is one good fact.

Quotes by Oliver Cromwell

Englishmen have always loved Moliere.

Quotes by Lytton Strachey

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these sayings suggest about English identity?
One highlights a long-standing English fondness for the French playwright Moliere, and the other simply affirms English identity as a plain fact.
Why is Moliere mentioned in a quote about Englishmen?
It points to a cultural appreciation for the French writer among English audiences, an example of cross-cultural admiration.
Is the second saying making a political statement?
It reads more as a quiet, matter-of-fact statement of identity than as commentary on politics or current events.
Do these lines focus on a particular era of history?
Neither line ties itself to a specific period, letting both statements read as timeless observations on Englishness.
What overall mood do these two sayings share?
They share a calm, understated confidence rather than any dramatic or emotional flourish.

A second line keeps things simple, treating shared English identity itself as a plain, reassuring fact worth stating without embellishment.