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01c. 1724 AD

When Britain first at Heaven's command Arose from out the azure main This was the charter of the land And Guardian angels sung this strain "Rule Britannia! rule the waves Britons never will be slaves."

James Thomson / quote

02c. 1724 AD

Health is the vital principle of bliss.

James Thomson / quote

03c. 1724 AD

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace.

James Thomson / quote

04c. 1724 AD

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 / quote

05c. 1724 AD

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

James Thomson / quote

06c. 1724 AD

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.

James Thomson / quote