Henry Bolingbroke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Henry Bolingbroke.

Henry Bolingbroke, also known as Henry IV, was born in 1367 in Lincolnshire, England. He was the son of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and the grandson of King Edward III. Bolingbroke played a significant role in the political turmoil of his time, leading to the deposition of King Richard II and his own ascension to the throne in 1399. As king, he faced numerous challenges, including rebellions and conflicts with Scotland and Wales. Despite these difficulties, Henry IV managed to establish a relatively stable reign, laying the foundation for the House of Lancaster. He died in 1413 and was succeeded by his son, Henry V.

Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every i

Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society.

Henry Bolingbroke

It is the modest, not the presumptuous, inquirer who makes a

It is the modest, not the presumptuous, inquirer who makes a real and safe progress in the discovery of divine truths. One follows Nature and Nature's God; that is, he follows God in his works and in his word.

Henry Bolingbroke

Truth Nature Work Progress

Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is

Truth lies within a little and certain compass, but error is immense.

Henry Bolingbroke

Truth

We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualitie

We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not on possibilities.

Henry Bolingbroke

Reason

Nations, like men, have their infancy.

Nations, like men, have their infancy.

Henry Bolingbroke

Nationalism Nation Nationality

Pride defeats its own end, by bringing the man who seeks est

Pride defeats its own end, by bringing the man who seeks esteem and reverence into contempt.

Henry Bolingbroke

Pride

The greatest art of a politician is to render vice serviceab

The greatest art of a politician is to render vice serviceable to the cause of virtue.

Henry Bolingbroke

Politics

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported

Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.

Henry Bolingbroke

Patriotism

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.