Ambrose Philips quotes

The flowers anew, returning seasons bring; but beauty faded has no second spring. (Ambrose Philips)
Studious of ease, and fond of humble things. View quote
Ambrose Philips
And thou shalt in thy daughter see, This picture, once, resembled thee. View quote
Ambrose Philips
Wearied then and glad of rest, Like the linnet in the nest. View quote
Ambrose Philips
Timely blossom, Infant fair, Fondling of a happy pair. View quote
Ambrose Philips
The stag in limpid currents with surprise Sees crystal branches on his forehead rise. View quote
Ambrose Philips
He the robe of justice wore, Sully'd not, as heretofore, When the magistrate was sought With yearly gifts. Of what avail Are guilty hoards? for life is frail; And we are judg'd where favour is not bought. View quote
Ambrose Philips
There solid billows of enormous size, Alps of green ice, in wild disorder rise. View quote
Ambrose Philips