James Thomson Quotes

Ingratitude is treason to mankind.

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?

Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.

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

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

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

Give a man a horse he can ride, give a man a boat he can sail and his rank and wealth, his strength and health on sea nor shore shall fail