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Thomas Campbell, born on July 27, 1777, and died on June 15, 1844, was a prominent 19th-century British poet known for his lyrical and narrative poems.

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All Men Heart Dies England Stars Doe Flags Hallowed Ground Knows Needs Tree World Angel Art Banner Bears Behinds Belief Bereavement Bliss

Famous Thomas Campbell Quotes

“The meteor flag of England Shall yet terrific burn, Till danger's troubled night depart, And the star of peace return.”

Night Stars Peace Danger Return England Flags Terrific Meteors

Book:The Poetical Works of Campbell, Goldsmith and Gray: With Memoirs of the Authors

Source: The Poetical Works of Campbell, Goldsmith and Gray: With Memoirs of the Authors

“United States, your banner wears Two emblems--one of fame; Alas! the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame. Your banner's constellation types White freedom with its stars, But what's the meaning of the stripes? They mean your negroes' scars.”

Mean Two States Stars White United United States Type Bears Fame Shame Scar Flags Alas Constellations Banner Stripes Emblems

Book:The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Campbell

Source: The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Campbell

“Ye mariners of England! That guard our native seas; Whose flag has braved a thousand years, The battle and the breeze!”

Years Sea Battle Thousand England Native Flags Thousand Years Breeze Mariners

Book:The Pleasures of Hope, Gertrude of Wyoming, and othe Poems: To which are added Collin's and Gray's poetical works Seventh Thousand

Source: The Pleasures of Hope, Gertrude of Wyoming, and othe Poems: To which are added Collin's and Gray's poetical works Seventh Thousand