Any fool may write a most valuable book by chance, if he will only tell us what he heard and saw with veracity.

- Thomas Gray

The paths of glory lead but to the grave.

- Thomas Gray

Commerce changes entirely the fate and genius of nations, by communicating arts and opinions, circulating money, and introducing the materials of lux…

- Thomas Gray

They hear a voice in every wind, And snatch a fearful joy.

- Thomas Gray

In the evening, I walked alone down to the Lake by the side of Crow Park after sunset and saw the solemn coloring of night draw on, the last gleam of…

- Thomas Gray

Not all that tempts your wandering eyes And heedless hearts, is lawful prize; Nor all that glisters gold.

- Thomas Gray

What female heart can gold despise? What cat 's averse to fish?

- Thomas Gray

Visions of glory, spare my aching sight! Ye unborn ages, crowd not on my soul!

- Thomas Gray

From toil he wins his spirits light, From busy day the peaceful night; Rich, from the very want of wealth, In heaven's best treasures, peace and heal…

- Thomas Gray