Day 1,841: courtier, decrepitude
The more he is seen as a stubborn old man who leaves the real work to his courtiers, the more he will undermine Americans’ faith in their system of government. Representing America abroad, Mr Biden will project decrepitude—to the delight of China and Russia and the dismay of America’s allies.
Artwork of the day
A Courtier (fragment of 'The Tempest Act I, Scene 1')
George_RomneyStyle:RomanticismSeries:William Shakespeare. The TempestGenre:literary painting
Word of the day
courtier: a companion of a queen, king, or other ruler in their official home, especially in the past:
decrepitude: the fact of being in very bad condition because of being old, or not having been cared for, or having been used a lot:
Quote of the day
“You can smile when your heart is breaking because you are a woman, and a courtier, and a Howard. That's three reasons for being the most deceitful creature on God's earth.”
― Philippa Gregory, The Other Boleyn Girl
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