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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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“But knowledge to their eyes her ample page Rich with the spoils of time did ne'er unroll; Chill Penury repressed their noble rage, And froze the genial current of the soul.”

Soul Eye Time Rich Pages Currents Noble Rage Chill Spoil Repressed

Author:Thomas Gray

“Chill penury repress'd their noble rage, And froze the genial current of the soul.”

Soul Poverty Currents Noble Rage Gray Chill

Book:The Poems of Thomas Gray. With Critical Notes, a Life of the Author, and an Essay on His Poetry, by the Rev. John Mitford

Source: The Poems of Thomas Gray. With Critical Notes, a Life of the Author, and an Essay on His Poetry, by the Rev. John Mitford

“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

“Large was his bounty, and his soul sincere, Heaven did a recompense as largely send: He gave to mis'ry (all he had) a tear, He gained from Heav'n ('t was all he wish'd) a friend.”

Soul Heaven Wish Friendship Tears Sincere Bounty Recompense

Author:Thomas Gray