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James Thomson quotes

Scottish Musician September 11, 1700 – August 27, 1748

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The world rolls round forever like a mill; it grinds out death and life and good and ill; it has no purpose, heart or mind or will. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "For life is but a dream whose shapes return, some frequently,..."
For life is but a dream whose shapes return, some frequently, some seldom, some by night and some by day. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "Statues and pictures and verse may be grand, But they are not..."
Statues and pictures and verse may be grand, But they are not the Life for which they stand. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "Peace is the happy natural state of man; war is corruption and..."
Peace is the happy natural state of man; war is corruption and disgrace. James Thomson
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? James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is..."
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its..."
But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers? James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is..."
I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys..."
More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to..."
'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health."
Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "Rule, Britannia, rule the waves; Britons never will be slaves."
Rule, Britannia, rule the waves; Britons never will be slaves. James Thomson
James Thomson quote: "Ingratitude is treason to mankind."
Ingratitude is treason to mankind. James Thomson

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