“It is only to the happy that tears are a luxury.”
Quote by Thomas Moore
Work
Lalla Rookh: An Oriental Romance
This novel explores themes of love and adventure in an exotic setting, blending elements of the East with the conventions of European romance. more
Author
Thomas Moore
Thomas Moore, born on May 28, 1779 in Ireland and died on February 25, 1852, was a renowned Irish poet. Moore is known for his lyrical and narrative poems, which were deeply influenced by Romanticism and have had a profound impact on poets of later generations. more
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Source: Lalla Rookh
Source: Irish Melodies, National Airs, Sacred Songs, Ballads, Etc
“Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.”
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“Disguise our bondage as we will, 'Tis woman, woman, rules us still.”
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“A pretty wife is something for the fastidious vanity of a roue to retire upon.”
“Like ships that have gone down at sea, when heaven was all tranquillity.”
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Source: Lalla Rookh: An Oriental Romance
“Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print.”
“Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.”