Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Sir John Harrington Quote “Treason doth never prosper, what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it Treason.” ~ Sir John Harrington (1561-1612) English courtier, wit, poet and satiristEpigrams, Book iv. Ep. 5. Treason Ratings and Comments Reply E Archer, NYC 1/7/13 Indeed. Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 1/7/13 Short and true. Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/7/13 When the court clergy (dressed in their priestly robes - from local to Supreme Court) are tantamount to the malignant legislature and heavily armed and depraved executive, treason prosperith. Reply Mary-MI 1/7/13 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 1/7/13 Laws that attempt to abridge the Constitution are by definition "Treasonous". Reply xander, las vegas 11/8/20 can someone please explain this quote for me? Reply Mike, Norwalk xander, las vegas 11/9/20 “TREASON. The offense of attempting by overt acts to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance; or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power.” (Daniel Webster, Black’s Law Dictionary) George Washington’s acts were considered by the U.K. king to be treason. Once the U.S.A. had become a nation, George Washington’s acts were no longer considered “treasonous” but rather, patriotic. Joe Biden's acts while Vice President were "treasonous", once in power as President — "none dare call it treason". SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Sir John Harrington quote is found in these categories: Treason quotes About Sir John Harrington Bio of Sir John Harrington Quotations by Sir John Harrington Books by/about Sir John Harrington Sir John Harrington videos Sir John Harrington on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Sir John Harrington