153 quotes found
Poet · English · 1788–1824
English poet (1788–1824)
“There is no instinct like that of the heart.”
“Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world; whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers.”
“I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone.”
“Then stirs the feeling infinite, so felt In solitude, where we are least alone.”
“What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.”
“When Bishop Berkeley said "there was no matter " And proved it - 'twas no matter what he said.”
“She walks in beauty like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to g...”
“I am not now That which I have been.”
“A little curly-headed good-for-nothing And mischief-making monkey from his birth.”
“Christians have burned each other quite persuaded That all the apostles would have done as they did.”
“He who surpasses or subdues mankind must look down on the hate of those below.”
“Nor ear can hear nor tongue can tell The tortures of that inward hell!”
“Hereditary boundsmen! Know ye not Who would be free themselves must strike the blow?”
“On with the dance! Let joy be unconfin'd No sleep till morn when Youth and Pleasure meet.”
“Death so called is a thing which makes men weep And yet a third of life is pass'd in sleep.”
“Let us have Wine and Women Mirth and Laughter Sermons and soda-water the day after.”
“Though I love my country I do not love my countrymen.”
“I awoke one morning and found myself famous.”
“Fare thee well! and if for ever Still for ever fare thee well.”
“Let us have wine and woman mirth and laughter. Sermons and soda-water the day after.”
