The word "necessary" is miserably applied. It disordereth families, and overturneth government, by being so abused. Remember that children and fools want everything because they want judgment to distinguish; and therefore there is no stronger evidence of a crazy understanding… — Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax Copy Share Image
He that spareth in everything is an inexcusable niggard. He that spareth in nothing is an inexcusable madman. The mean is to spare in… — Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax Copy Share Image
The word "necessary" is miserably applied. It disordereth families, and overturneth government, by being so abused. Remember that children and fools want everything because… — Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax Copy Share Image
Content is to the mind like moss to a tree; it bindeth it up so as to stop its growth. — Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax Copy Share Image
