James Thomson Quotes

James Thomson

Scottish Musician

Born: Sep 11, 1700

Died: Aug 27, 1748

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That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. James Thomson

Happiness People Others Idea Makes Condition Form Which Dissatisfied

'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it. James Thomson

Easier Generous Offence Than Forgive Tis Ask

Rule, Britannia, rule the waves; Britons never will be slaves. James Thomson

Will Britons Waves Rule Never Slaves

I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence? James Thomson

I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop. James Thomson

Good Think Bishop Give Offence Anyone Who

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. James Thomson

Courage Strikes Eye More Firm Sure Caution Hand Watchful

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