Samuel Horsley Quotes

• The sciences are said, and they are truly said, to have a mutual connection, that any one of them may be the better understood, for an insight into the rest.

  Samuel Horsley

  Science, Connections, May

  Samuel Horsley (1811). “Sermons”, p.5

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• Despotism is the only form of government which may with safety to itself, neglect the education of its infant poor.

  Samuel Horsley

  Government, Safety, May

  Samuel Horsley (1827). “Sermons”, p.104

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• Wonder, connected with a principle of rational curiosity, is the source of all knowledge and discover, and it is a principle even of piety; but wonder which ends in wonder, and is satisfied with wonder, is the quality of an idiot.

  Samuel Horsley

  Curiosity, Quality, Principles

  Samuel Horsley (1811). “Sermons”, p.121

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