9 Quotes by James Thomson
- 'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it.
- Rule, Britannia, rule the waves; Britons never will be slaves.
- Ingratitude is treason to mankind.
- I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.
- I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence?
- Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.
- But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers?
- Peace is the happy natural state of man; war is corruption and disgrace.
- More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.
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