Philip Dormer Stanhope Quotes

We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen.

Philip Dormer Stanhope

You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.

Philip Dormer Stanhope

Let blockheads read what blockheads wrote.

Philip Dormer Stanhope

In matters of religion and matrimony I never give advice, because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

Philip Dormer Stanhope

Ridicule is the best test of truth.

Philip Dormer Stanhope