James Thomson (poet) quotes - page 3

O fair undress, best dress! it checks no vein, But every flowing limb in pleasure drowns, And heightens ease with grace. (James Thomson (poet))
Plac'd far amid the melancholy main. View quote
James Thomson (poet)
But what most showed the vanity of life Was to behold the nations all on fire. View quote
James Thomson (poet)
A little, round, fat, oily man of God. View quote
James Thomson (poet)
Ah! what avail the largest gifts of Heaven, When drooping health and spirits go amiss? How tasteless then whatever can be given! Health is the vital principle of bliss, And exercise, of health. View quote
James Thomson (poet)
Scoundrel maxim. View quote
James Thomson (poet)