Walter Raleigh Quotes

Whosoever, in writing a modern history, shall follow truth too near the heels, it may happily strike out his teeth. - Walter Raleigh

Who so taketh in hand to frame any state or government ought to presuppose that all men are evil, and at occasions will show themselves so to be. - Walter Raleigh

War begets quiet, quiet idleness, idleness disorder, disorder ruin; likewise ruin order, order virtue, virtue glory, and good fortune. - Walter Raleigh Sr.

The world itself is but a large prison, out of which some are daily led to execution. - Walter Raleigh Sr.

The gain of lying is, not to be trusted of any, nor to be believed when we speak the truth. - Walter Raleigh Sr.

The employer generally gets the employees he deserves. - Walter Raleigh Sr.

The difference between a rich man and a poor man, is this - the former eats hen when he pleases, and the latter when he can get it. - Walter Raleigh Sr

Take special care that thou never trust any friend or servant with any matter that may endanger thine estate; for so shalt thou make thyself a bond-slave to him that thou trustest, and leave thyself always to his mercy. - Walter Raleigh Sr.

Silence in love betrays more woe - Than words though ne'er so witty; A beggar that is dumb, you know, may challenge double pity. - Walter Raleigh

Romance is a love affair in other that domestic surroundings. - Walter Raleigh Sr

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