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“In this wild world the fondest and the best Are the most tried, most troubled and distress'd.”

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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. more

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“Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects.”

Sometimes Understanding Effects Reflection Fancy Faculty Lively Lulls

Author:George Crabbe

“Circles in water as they wider flow The less conspicuous in their progress grow, And when at last they trench upon the shore, Distinction ceases and they're view'd no more.”

Lasts Grows Water Views Progress Flow Circles Cease Distinction Shore Trenches

Author:George Crabbe

“Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory; men in public life often debate for the sake of opposing the ruling party, or from any other motive than the love of truth.”

Men Sometimes Party Talking Ready Victory Sake Tongue Arguing Debate Motive Ruling Controversy Disputes Public Life Opposing

Author:George Crabbe

“O days remember'd well! remember'd all! The bitter sweet, the honey and the gall; Those garden rambles in the silent night, Those trees so shady, and that moon se bright, That thickset alley by the arbor clos'd, That woodbine seat where we at last repos'd; And then the hopes that came and then were gone, Quick as the clouds beneath the moon past on.”

Wells Lasts Past Remember Night Gone Tree Sweet Moon Garden Silent Clouds Bitter Seats Honey Alleys Courtship Shady Bitter Sweet Silent Night Arbors

Author:George Crabbe

“That all men would be cowards if they dare, Some men we know have courage to declare.”

Ifs Knows Men Would Be Dare Coward Cowardice Have Courage

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

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

“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

“Dreams are like portraits; and we find they please because they are confessed resemblances.”

Dream Please Portraits Resemblance

Author:George Crabbe

“Ease leads to habit, as success to ease. He lives by rule who lives himself to please.”

Habit Please Ease Live By

Book:The poetical works of the rev. George Crabbe: with his letters and journals, and his life

Source: The poetical works of the rev. George Crabbe: with his letters and journals, and his life

“Tis easiest dealing with the firmest mind-- More just when it resists, and, when it yields, more kind.”

Mind Kind Yield Fortitude

Book:The Tales and Miscellaneous Poems

Source: The Tales and Miscellaneous Poems

“Genius! thou gift of Heav'n! thou Light divine! Amid what dangers art thou doom'd to shine! Oft will the body's weakness check thy force, Oft damp thy Vigour, and impede thy course; And trembling nerves compel thee to restrain Thy noble efforts, to contend with pain; Or Want (sad guest!) will in thy presence come, And breathe around her melancholy gloom: To Life's low cares will thy proud thought confine, And make her sufferings, her impatience, thine.”

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Book:Tales

Source: Tales