Beards

(302 votes)   He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man.

William Shakespeare
1564-1616, British Poet, Playwright, Actor

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(138 votes)   A beard signifies lice, not brains.

Greek Proverbs
Sayings of Greek Origin

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(126 votes)   If you teach a poor young man to shave himself, and keep his razor in order, you may contribute more to the happiness of his life than in giving him a thousand guineas. This sum may be soon spent, the regret only remaining of having foolishly consumed it; but in the other case, he escapes the frequent vexation of waiting for barbers, and of their sometimes dirty fingers, offensive breaths, and dull razors.

Benjamin Franklin
1706-1790, American Scientist, Publisher, Diplomat

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(112 votes)   In England and America a beard usually means that its owner would rather be considered venerable than virile; on the continent of Europe it often means that its owner makes a special claim to virility.

Rebecca West
1892-1983, British Author

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