English En
  • Deutsche De
  • English En
  • Français Fr
  • Русский Ru

We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our marketing and analytics partners who may combine it with other information you've provided to them or which they've separately collected from you. You also may to see our Privacy Policy. By clicking the OK button below, you accept our cookies.

Authors:
Thomas More Quotes

Thomas More quotes

English Author February 7, 1478 – July 6, 1535

Thomas More quotes in french
Thomas More quotes in russian
Thomas More quotes in german
 Cite this Page: Citation

Quotes

Thomas More quote: "It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own..."
It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes..."
A pretty face may be enough to catch a man, but it takes character and good nature to hold him. Thomas More
The leaving him thus did not a little gratify one that was more fond of travelling than of returning home to be buried in his own country; for he used often to say, that the way to heaven was the same from all places, and he that had no grave had the heavens still over him. Thomas More
In the first place, most princes apply themselves to the arts of war, in which I have neither ability nor interest, instead of to the good arts of peace. They are generally more set on acquiring new kingdoms by hook or by crook than on governing well those that they already have. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "What part soever you take upon you, play that as well as you..."
What part soever you take upon you, play that as well as you can and make the best of it. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are..."
One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled but few are educated. Thomas More
The many great gardens of the world, of literature and poetry, of painting and music, of religion and architecture, all make the point as clear as possible: The soul cannot thrive in the absence of a garden. If you don't want paradise, you are not human; and if you are not human, you don't have a soul. Thomas More
God made the angels to show Him splendor, as He made animals for innocence and plants for their simplicity. But Man He made to serve Him wittily, in the tangle of his mind. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike..."
The most part of all princes have more delight in warlike manners and feats of chivalry than in the good feats of peace. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "The light, that lies In woman's eyes, Has been my heart's..."
The light, that lies In woman's eyes, Has been my heart's undoing. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "To gold and silver nature hath given no use that we may not..."
To gold and silver nature hath given no use that we may not well lack. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "If the lion knew his own strength, hard were it for any man to..."
If the lion knew his own strength, hard were it for any man to rule him. Thomas More
We asked him many questions concerning all these things, to which he answered very willingly; we made no inquiries after monsters, than which nothing is more common; for everywhere one may hear of ravenous dogs and wolves, and cruel men-eaters, but it is not so easy to find states that are well and wisely governed. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "Fond memory brings the light of other days around me."
Fond memory brings the light of other days around me. Thomas More
Thomas More quote: "I die the king's faithful servant, but God's first."
I die the king's faithful servant, but God's first. Thomas More

Popular Author

Related Authors