Christopher Smart Quotes

Thomas Gray walks as if he had fouled his small- clothes and looks as if he smelt it.

Awake before the sun is risen, I call for my pen and papers and desk.

For in my nature I quested for beauty, but God, God hath sent me to sea for pearls.

There is nothing sweeter than his peace when at rest, for there is nothing brisker than his life when in motion.

For there is a sound reasoning upon all flowers. For flowers are peculiarly the poetry of Christ.

For every house is incomplete without him, and a blessing is lacking in the spirit.