Jeremy Collier quotes

Books support us in our solitude and keep us from being a burden to ourselves. (Jeremy Collier)
True courage is the result of reasoning. A brave mind is always impregnable. View quote
Jeremy Collier
Knowledge is the consequence of time, and multitude of days are fittest to teach wisdom. View quote
Jeremy Collier
Learning gives us a fuller conviction of the imperfections of our nature; which one would think, might dispose us to modesty. View quote
Jeremy Collier
This is brave Bear-Garden language! View quote
Jeremy Collier
Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he pleases. View quote
Jeremy Collier
Perpetual pushing and assurance put a difficulty out of countenance and make a seeming difficulty gives way. View quote
Jeremy Collier
Belief gets in the way of learning. View quote
Jeremy Collier
People who have nothing to do are quickly tired of their own company. View quote
Jeremy Collier

Jeremy Collier

Occupation: English Clergyman
Born: September 23, 1650
Died: April 26, 1726
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Jeremy Collier

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