James Harrington Quotes

No man can be a politician, except he be first a historian or a traveller; for except he can see what must be, or what may be, he is no politician.

Vice: Whatever was passion in the contemplation of man, being brought forth by his will into action.

The Law is but words and paper without the hands of swords of men.

The blushing cheek speaks modest mind,The lips befitting words most kind,The eye does tempt to love's desire,And seems to, say 'tis Cupid's fire.