John Evelyn quotes

John Evelyn was an English writer, diarist, and gardener, renowned for his detailed diaries documenting 17th-century life. His works offer invaluable insights into politics, society, and scientific advances of his era. He left a lasting legacy as a chronicler of his time and an advocate for environmental improvement. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I saw Hamlet Pr: of Denmark played: but now the old playe began to disgust this refined age. (John Evelyn)

This Knight was indeede a valiant Gent: but not a little given to romance, when he spake of himselfe.

John Evelyn

The title that has consecrated this Alter is the Marriage of Souls, and the Golden thread that tyes the hearts of all the world; I tell you, Madam, Freindshipp is beyond all relations of flesh and blood, because it is less materiall.

John Evelyn

He was universally belov'd, Hospitable, Generous, Learned in many things, skill'd in Musick, a very greate Cherisher of Learned men of whom he had the conversation.

John Evelyn

A most excellent person he is, and must be allowed a little for a little conceitedness; but he may well be so, being a man so much above others.

John Evelyn

John Evelyn

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Occupation: Writer
Born: October 31, 1620
Died: February 27, 1706
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: John Evelyn

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