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John Trumbull was an American painter renowned for his historical works depicting the American Revolutionary War. His famous painting 'The Declaration of Independence' is one of the most iconic images in American history, profoundly influencing posterity.

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“But as some muskets so contrive it As oft to miss the mark they drive at, And though well aimed at dock or plover Bear wide, and kick their owners over.”

Wells Missing Bears Mark Wide Kicks Owners Retribution Docks

Author:John Trumbull

“While briskly to each patriot lip Walks eager round the inspiring flip; Delicious draught, whose pow'rs inherit The quintessence of public spirit!”

Spirit Walks Drinking Rounds Lips Patriot Delicious Flip Draught Pow Quintessence

Book:M'Fingal: a modern epic poem, in four cantos

Source: M'Fingal: a modern epic poem, in four cantos

“No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law.”

Men Law Felt Opinion Draws

Book:Satiric Poems: The Progress of Dulness and M'Fingal

Source: Satiric Poems: The Progress of Dulness and M'Fingal

“As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?”

Should Done Loses Rights Trust Bears Obligation Ties Necks Nurse Posterity Nooses

Author:John Trumbull

“But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen.”

Book:M'Fingal: a modern epic poem, in four cantos

Source: M'Fingal: a modern epic poem, in four cantos

About the Author

Born: June 6, 1756
Died: November 10, 1843
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 5

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