Sir Walter Raleigh (/ ' r l i /, / ' r æ l i /, or / ' r l i / ; c. 1554 – 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, spy, and explorer. He is also well known for popularizing tobacco in England.
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Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an opportunity for writing as it may be lawful to think what they will, and write what they think, which is a rare happiness of the time. Go to Quote / Comment
Our graves that hide us from the searching sun Are like drawn curtains when the play is done.... Go to Quote / Comment
Fain would I climb, yet fear I to fall. Go to Quote / Comment
What is our life? a play of passion; Our mirth the music of division;... Go to Quote / Comment
Above all things, be not made an ass to carry the burdens of other men if any friend desire thee to be his surety, give him a part of what thou has to spare if he presses thee further, he is not thy friend at all. Go to Quote / Comment