For life is but a dream whose shapes return, some frequently, some seldom, some by night and some by day. James Thomson daydreamfrequently Change image and share on social
'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it. James Thomson easyforgivegenerous Change image and share on social
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 amazebeautyelevate share on social
Statues and pictures and verse may be grand, But they are not the Life for which they stand. James Thomson grandlifepicture Change image and share on social
Peace is the happy natural state of man; war is corruption and disgrace. James Thomson corruptiondisgracehappy Change image and share on social
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. James Thomson chimericalconditiondissatisfy Change image and share on social
Rule, Britannia, rule the waves; Britons never will be slaves. James Thomson britanniabritonrule Change image and share on social
Ingratitude is treason to mankind. James Thomson ingratitudemankindtreason Change image and share on social
The world rolls round forever like a mill; it grinds out death and life and good and ill; it has no purpose, heart or mind or will. James Thomson deathforevergood Change image and share on social
More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. James Thomson cautioncourageeye Change image and share on social
