The world is but a large prison, out of which some are daily selected for execution. Walter Raleigh More Quotes by Walter Raleigh More Quotes From Walter Raleigh Fain would I climb, yet fear I to fall. Walter Raleigh anxietyhikingfall If she undervalues me, Walter Raleigh palefamous-lovecare No one is wise or safe, but they that are honest. Walter Raleigh safetyhonestywise Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an opportunity for writing as it may be lawful to think what they will, and write what they think, which is a rare happiness of the time. Walter Raleigh writingopportunitylove War begets quiet, quiet idleness, idleness disorder, disorder ruin; likewise ruin order, order virtue, virtue glory, and good fortune. Walter Raleigh ruinswarorder 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 silencewittylove-is Let valour end my life! Walter Raleigh british-historyendshistory ... but the longest day hath its evening. Walter Raleigh eveningtime Passions are likened best to floods and streams: The shallow murmur, but the deep are dumb. Walter Raleigh passionmusicrain To live thy better, let thy worst thoughts die. Walter Raleigh worstdies Whoso taketh in hand to govern a multitude, either by way of liberty or principality, and cannot assure himself of those persons that are enemies to that enterprise, doth frame a state of short perseverance. Walter Raleigh perseverancehandsenemy All histories do show, and wise politicians do hold it necessary that, for the well-governing of every Commonweal, it behoveth man to presuppose that all men are evil, and will declare themselves so to be when occasion is offered. Walter Raleigh wiseevilmen The useful type of successful teacher is one whose main interest is the children, not the subject. Walter Raleigh teachingteacherchildren 'Tis a sharp medicine, but it will cure all that ails you. Walter Raleigh curesmedicine No mortal thing can bear so high a price, But that with mortal thing it may be bought. Walter Raleigh briberybearsmay The gain of lying is nothing else but not to be trusted of any, nor to be believed when we say the truth. Walter Raleigh deceitgainslying But it is hard to know them from friends, they are so obsequious and full of protestations; for a wolf resembles a dog, so doth a flatterer a friend. Walter Raleigh flatterydogknows Expressive glances Shall be our lances And pops of Sillery Our light artillery. Walter Raleigh glancespopslight The House of Peers, throughout the war, Did nothing in particular, And did it very well: Yet Britain set the world ablaze In good King George's glorious days! Walter Raleigh kingshousewar Our shipping and sea service is our best and safest defence as being the only fortification and rampart of England. Walter Raleigh shippingenglandsea
