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James Thomson

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. Scottish poet and playwright; wrote lyrics of Rule Britannia!


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Quote Left Ingratitude is treason to mankind. Quote Right
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Quote Left Once in a stately passion / I cried with desperate grief,/ 'O Lord, my heart is black with guile,/ Of sinners I am chief.' Quote Right
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Quote Left More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. Quote Right
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Quote Left I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence? Quote Right
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Quote Left For life is but a dream whose shapes return, Some frequently, some seldom, some by night And some by day, Quote Right
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Book: Shattered Sighs