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If the beard were all, a goat might preach!!
Illustrative Story.
Beard is a sure sign of manhood. But it is no indicator of wisdom....
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia. He was a fan of the beard. He sported a thick beard. So all did his courtiers. Even the diplomats posted at Peter's court grew beards. England's ambassador at Peter's court had retired.
The search for his successor began in London. Many names were proposed. Each name was critically examined. The final choice fell on Ponsonby
"Is this the right choice?" many Englishmen wondered. For Ponsonby, though...
Beard is a sure sign of manhood. But it is no indicator of wisdom....
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia. He was a fan of the beard. He sported a thick beard. So all did his courtiers. Even the diplomats posted at Peter's court grew beards. England's ambassador at Peter's court had retired.
The search for his successor began in London. Many names were proposed. Each name was critically examined. The final choice fell on Ponsonby
"Is this the right choice?" many Englishmen wondered. For Ponsonby, though...
