Who breathes must suffer, and who thinks must mourn; And he alone is bless'd who ne'er was born.
About This Quote
About Matthew Prior
Matthew Prior was English diplomat and poet. Matthew Prior was an English poet, statesman, and diplomat, who played a crucial role in securing the Treaties of Utrecht, serving as Minister Plenipotentiary to France from 1712 to 1715. He is also known as a contributor to The Examiner. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave