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. James Harrington historianmanpolitician Change image and share on social
The Law is but words and paper without the hands of swords of men. James Harrington handlawman Change image and share on social
Vice: Whatever was passion in the contemplation of man, being brought forth by his will into action. James Harrington actionbringcontemplation Change image and share on social
A whole army, though they can neither write nor read, are not afraid of a platform, which they know is but earth or stone; nor of a cannon, which, without a hand to give fire to it, is but cold iron; therefore a whole army is afraid of one man. James Harrington afraidarmycannon share on social
