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George Crabbe (December 24, 1754 - February 3, 1832) was an English poet known for his profound depictions of rural life and critical reflections on social realities. His poetry, characterized by its detailed portrayal of the countryside and social commentary, has earned him a place as one of the most significant poets of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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“Void of all honor, avaricious, rash, The daring tribe compound their boasted trash Tincture of syrup, lotion, drop, or pill; All tempt the sick to trust the lying bill.”

Lying Honor Sick Bills Void Daring Tribes Trash Pills Compounds Syrup Lotion

Book:George Crabbe's Poetical Works: Preface to the Tales

Source: George Crabbe's Poetical Works: Preface to the Tales

“Say, ye oppress'd by some fantastic woes, Some jarring nerve that baffles your repose; Who press the downy couch, while slaves advance With timid eye, to read the distant glance; Who with sad prayers the weary doctor tease, To name the nameless ever-new disease; Who with mock patience dire complaints endure, Which real pain and that alone can cure; How would ye bear in real pain to lie, Despised, neglected, left alone to die? How would ye bear to draw your latest breath, Where all that's wretched paves the way for death?”

Source: The Poetical Works of Crabbe, Heber, and Pollok: Complete in One Volume

“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.”

May Stills Lying Dies Fear Hurt Land Fishes Bother Dry Fling Dry Land

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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.”

Lying Dangerous Members Sacred Affection Obligation Deception Deceit Dishonesty Trifles Deceiver

Author:George Crabbe

“Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.”

Lying Pages Immortality Slumber

Book:The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes

Source: The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumes

About the Author

Born: December 24, 1754
Died: February 3, 1832
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 88

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The poetical works of the Rev. George Crabbe: in eight volumesRelated source material

The Poetical Works of George CrabbeRelated source material

George Crabbe's Poetical Works: Preface to the TalesRelated source material

The Poetical Works of Crabbe, Heber, and Pollok: Complete in One VolumeRelated source material

The Poetical Works of George Crabbe. With Life. Eight Engravings on SteelRelated source material

Poetical Works: Preface to the TalesRelated source material

The Life and Poetical Works of the Rev. George CrabbeRelated source material

The poetical works of the rev. George Crabbe: with his letters and journals, and his lifeRelated source material

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