Cleon hath a million acres,— ne’er a one have I; Cleon dwelleth in a palace, — in a cottage I. - Charles Mackay

But among all the instances of the interference of governments with men’s hair, the most extraordinary, not only for its daring, but for its success, is that of Peter the Great, in 1705. By this time fashion had condemned the beard in every other country in Europe, and with a voice more potent than popes or emperors, had banished it from civilised society. But this only made the Russians cling more fondly to their ancient ornament, as a mark to distinguish them from foreigners, whom they hated.

Credulity is always greatest in times of calamity.

Aid the dawning, tongue and pen; Aid it, hopes of honest men!