When people once are in the wrong, Each line they add is much too long; Who fastest walks, but walks astray, Is only furthest from his way. -Matthew Prior

 

When people once are in the wrong, Each line they add is much too long; Who fastest walks, but walks astray, Is only furthest from his way.


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This quote is just one of 10 total Matthew Prior quotes in our collection. Matthew Prior is known for saying 'When people once are in the wrong, Each line they add is much too long; Who fastest walks, but walks astray, Is only furthest from his way.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Be to her virtues very kind. Be to her faults a little blind.

Matthew Prior

The most entertaining email I've had all week. Great tone.

Matthew Prior

When people once are in the wrong, Each line they add is much too long; Who fastest walks, but walks astray, Is only furthest from his way.

Matthew Prior

For hope is but a dream for those that wake.

Matthew Prior

The ends must justify the means.

Matthew Prior