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 debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.
Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved. - George Crabbe
Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.
- George Crabbe
In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way. - George Crabbe
In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.
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
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 …
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook. - George Crabbe
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.
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
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,…
See Time has touched me gently in his race, And left no odious furrows in my face. - George Crabbe
See Time has touched me gently in his race, And left no odious furrows in my face.
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
Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.
Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or grat… - George Crabbe
Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or grat…
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
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 …
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