Henry Bolingbroke quotes

The shortest and surest way of arriving at real knowledge is to unlearn the lessons we have been taught, to mount the first principles, and take nobody's word about them. (Henry Bolingbroke)
Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue. View quote
Henry Bolingbroke
Pride defeats its own end, by bringing the man who seeks esteem and reverence into contempt. View quote
Henry Bolingbroke
Nations, like men, have their infancy. View quote
Henry Bolingbroke
The greatest art of a politician is to render vice serviceable to the cause of virtue. View quote
Henry Bolingbroke