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. -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.


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This quote is just one of 12 total Ben Jonson quotes in our collection. Ben Jonson is known for saying '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.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

Ben Jonson

Art hath an enemy called Ignorance.

Ben Jonson

He knows not his own strength that hath not met adversity.

Ben Jonson

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Ben Jonson

Follow a shadow, it still flies you,Seem to fly it, it will pursue.So court a mistress, she denies you;Let her alone, she will court you.Say, are not women truly, thenStyled but the shadows of us men?

Ben Jonson