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Thomas Gray, a prominent English poet, was born on December 26, 1716, in London, and died on July 30, 1771. He is considered one of the representative figures of 18th-century English literature, known for his lyric poetry and satirical works.

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“The paths of glory lead but to the grave.”

Path Walking Glory Graves Gray Elegy

Author:Thomas Gray

“Visions of glory, spare my aching sight! Ye unborn ages, crowd not on my soul!”

Soul Age Vision Glory Sight Crowds My Soul Spares Unborn

Book:The poems, with critical notes, a life of the author, and an essay on his poetry, by J. Mitford

Source: The poems, with critical notes, a life of the author, and an essay on his poetry, by J. Mitford

“The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Awaits alike th' inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave.”

Hours Wealth Beauty Path Glory Graves Inevitable Boast Pow

Author:Thomas Gray

“Her track, where'er the goddess roves, Glory pursue, and gen'rous shame, Th' unconquerable mind, and freedom's holy flame.”

Mind Holy Glory Shame Track Pursue Flames Goddess Unconquerable Unconquerable Will

Book:The poems, with critical notes; a life of the author; and an essay on his poetry; by the Rev. John Mitford

Source: The poems, with critical notes; a life of the author; and an essay on his poetry; by the Rev. John Mitford