In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.

- George Crabbe

Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.

- George Crabbe

A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.

- George Crabbe

Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often …

- George Crabbe

A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still,…

- George Crabbe

See Time has touched me gently in his race, And left no odious furrows in my face.

- George Crabbe

Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.

- George Crabbe

Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or grat…

- George Crabbe

This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved, the stubborn they chastise; Fools …

- George Crabbe