Wit And Wisdom: Quotes By George Canning

10 Quotes by George Canning with Explanations 1. “Insurrection has been prepared, but not developed. Rebellion has been hatched, but not brooded to maturity.” (1823) Explanation: This quote refers to a potential uprising in Spain against King Ferdinand VII. Canning, as British Foreign Secretary, is expressing his belief that revolutionary plans exist but haven’t reached … Read more