Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Samuel Richardson Quote “For the human mind is seldom at stay: If you do not grow better, you will most undoubtedly grow worse.” ~ Samuel Richardson (1689-1761) English writer, printer Character , Free Thought , Honor , Integrity Ratings and Comments 1Reply Robert, Somewhere in Europe 6/15/15 If you stay in one place your feet soon become indistinguishable from the ground you stand on. Reply Ronw13, Yachats Or 6/15/15 Observation through the senses alone, Better, is only a relative term, one must state whether, the natal agent becomes, good or evil. Strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil ! Richardson was a writer, not a philosopher or statesman, siding with the wrong political party, so to speak. their auxiliary, the roman catholic church. He was cast into exile, by the Rightful king James. The statement is very shallow ! Reply jim k, Austin 6/15/15 Reply Mike, Norwalk 6/15/15 (-; I like it SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Samuel Richardson quote is found in these categories: Character quotes Free Thought quotes Honor quotes Integrity quotes About Samuel Richardson Bio of Samuel Richardson Quotations by Samuel Richardson Books by/about Samuel Richardson Samuel Richardson videos Samuel Richardson on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Samuel Richardson