Maxioms Pet

X

George Crabbe Quotes

Share to:

George Crabbe ( 10 of 33 )

  ( comments )
  10  /  13  

Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart.

Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart.

by George Crabbe Found in: Heart Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  29  /  32  

A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.

A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.

by George Crabbe Found in: Fish Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  13  /  12  

Habit with him was all the test of truth;
"It must be right: I've done it from my youth."

Habit with him was all the test of truth;
"It must be right: I've done it from my youth."

by George Crabbe Found in: Habit Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  21  /  21  

Through the sharp air a flaky torrent flies,
Mocks the slow sight, and hides the gloomy skies;
read more

Through the sharp air a flaky torrent flies,
Mocks the slow sight, and hides the gloomy skies;
The fleecy clouds their chilly bosoms bare,
And shed their substance on the floating air.

by George Crabbe Found in: Snow Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  45  /  36  

Now, at a certain time, in pleasant mood,
He tried the luxury of doing good.

Now, at a certain time, in pleasant mood,
He tried the luxury of doing good.

by George Crabbe Found in: Goodness Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  11  /  27  

Anger makes us strong, Blind and impatient, And it leads us wrong; The strength is quickly lost; We feel the read more

Anger makes us strong, Blind and impatient, And it leads us wrong; The strength is quickly lost; We feel the error long.

by George Crabbe Found in: Anger Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  31  /  42  

But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.

But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.

by George Crabbe Found in: Right Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  9  /  13  

'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."

'Twas good advice, and meant,
"My son, be good."

by George Crabbe Found in: Advice Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  10  /  15  

To show the world what long experience gains,
Requires not courage, though it calls for pains;
But read more

To show the world what long experience gains,
Requires not courage, though it calls for pains;
But at life's outset to inform mankind
Is a bold effort of a valiant mind.

by George Crabbe Found in: Experience Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  19  /  32  

The wife was pretty, trifling, childish, weak;
She could not think, but would not cease to speak.

The wife was pretty, trifling, childish, weak;
She could not think, but would not cease to speak.

by George Crabbe Found in: Wives Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet