George Crabbe Quotes

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Eyes Giving Heart Honor Life Lying Mankind

Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved.

George Crabbe

Love, Life, My New Love

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.98

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Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations.

George Crabbe

Lying, Deception, Deceit

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A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself.

George Crabbe

Hurt, Fear, Lying

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Arrogance is the act of the great; presumption that of the little.

George Crabbe

Arrogance, Littles, Presumption

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Life is not measured by the time we live.

George Crabbe

Life, Live Life, Life Is

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.98

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Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart.

George Crabbe

Heart

George Crabbe (1858). “The Poetical Works of George Crabbe”, p.193

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Ease leads to habit, as success to ease.
He lives by rule who lives himself to please.

George Crabbe

Ease, Habit, Live By

George Crabbe, George Crabbe (Jr.) (1834). “The poetical works of the rev. George Crabbe: with his letters and journals, and his life”, p.37

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Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.

George Crabbe

Party, Men, Talking

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

George Crabbe

Strength, Strong, Anger

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.52

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Wine, like the rising sun, possession gains,
And drives the mist of dullness from the brains,
The gloomy vapor from the spirit flies,
And views of gaiety and gladness rise.

George Crabbe

Wine, Views, Brain

George Crabbe (1855). “Poetical Works: Preface to the Tales”, p.383

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The game is never lost till won.

George Crabbe

Games, Lost

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This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved, the stubborn they chastise; Fools they admonish, and confirm the wise. Their aid they yield to all: they never shun The man of sorrow, nor the wretch undone; Unlike the hard, the selfish, and the proud, They fly not sullen from the suppliant crowd; Nor tell to various people various things, But show to subjects, what they show to kings.

George Crabbe

Wise, Kings, Selfish

George Crabbe, C. T. (1829). “The Poetical Works of George Crabbe, Etc. [With a Portrait and a Prefatory Memoir Signed: C. T.]”, p.29

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Circles in water as they wider flow
The less conspicuous in their progress grow,
And when at last they trench upon the shore,
Distinction ceases and they're view'd no more.

George Crabbe

Views, Circles, Water

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How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts to do good, a great deal may thus be accomplished by perseverance, even in the midst of discouragements and disappointments.

George Crabbe

Perseverance, Disappointment, Opportunity

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Learning is better worth than houses or land.

George Crabbe

Learning, Land, House

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.284

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A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.

George Crabbe

Lakes, Sea, Fishing

George Crabbe (1855). “The Poetical Works of George Crabbe. With Life. Eight Engravings on Steel”, p.57

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Feed the musician, and he's out of tune.

George Crabbe

Musician, Tunes

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.129

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But monument themselves memorials need.

George Crabbe

Memorial, Needs, Monument

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.38

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See Time has touched me gently in his race,
And left no odious furrows in my face.

George Crabbe

Time, Race, Faces

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.160

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In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.

George Crabbe

Success, Wisdom, Wish

George Crabbe, John Crabbe (1834). “The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes”, p.247

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Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects.

George Crabbe

Reflection, Understanding, Fancy

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

George Crabbe

Truth, Curiosity, Done

'The Borough' (1810) Letter 3 'The Vicar' l. 138

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A master passion is the love of news.

George Crabbe

Passion, News, Masters

'The Newspaper' (1785) l. 279

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Let's learn to live, for we must die alone.

George Crabbe

Life, Dies

George Crabbe (1855). “The Poetical Works of George Crabbe. With Life. Eight Engravings on Steel”, p.161

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Good is done by degrees.

George Crabbe

Degrees, Done

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Born: December 24, 1754
Died: February 3, 1832
Occupation: Poet
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