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Charles Churchill was a prominent English poet of the 18th century, known for his satirical poetry. He passed away on November 4, 1764. Churchill is recognized as one of the significant satirical poets in the history of English literature.

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Famous Charles Churchill Quotes

“If honor calls, where'er she points the way The sons of honor follow, and obey.”

Ifs Way Son Honor

Author:Charles Churchill

“Satire, whilst envy and ill-humor sway The mind of man, must always make her way; Nor to a bosom, with discretion fraught, Is all her malice worth a single thought. The wise have not the will, nor fools the power, To stop her headstrong course; within the hour Left to herself, she dies; opposing strife Gives her fresh vigor, and prolongs her life.”

Men Way Giving Mind Dies Courses Left Hours Wise Fool Ill Envy Satire Strife Malice Bosoms Discretion Opposing Vigor Headstrong

Author:Charles Churchill

“All hunt for fame, but most mistake the way.”

Way Mistake Fame Hunts

Book:The Rosciad ... The eighth edition. With large additions. To which is added, The Smithfield Rosciad

Source: The Rosciad ... The eighth edition. With large additions. To which is added, The Smithfield Rosciad

“The surest way to health, say what they will, Is never to suppose we shall be ill; Most of the ills which we poor mortals know From doctors and imagination flow.”

Knows Way Science Imagination Poor Imagine Health Flow Doctors Ill Mortals

Author:Charles Churchill

“The proud will sooner lose than ask their way.”

Way Asks Loses Pride Proud

Author:Charles Churchill