Quote by Ben Jonson

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom.

They say Princes learn no art truly, but the art of horseman

Summary

This quote implies that the art of horsemanship is a skill that can only be learned by princes. It suggests that princes are not taught any other art or skill as effectively as they are taught horsemanship because the horse does not flatter or favor a prince over his groom. In other words, a horse's nature is consistent and honest, regardless of who is riding it. This highlights the importance of humility and the equalizing nature of interactions with animals, as opposed to interactions with humans.

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