“And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.”
Quote by Thomas Moore
Work
The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore, Etc
The Poetical Works of Thomas Moore, Etc includes a comprehensive collection of Moore's poetry, showcasing his literary contributions and poetic style. 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: The poetical works of Thomas Moore, with notes
“Money is always transitively valued. More money is supposedly always better than less money.”
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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.”