11 Quotes By James Thomson


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?
James Thomson on amazing

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?
James Thomson on beauty

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.
James Thomson on courage

Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.
James Thomson on fitness

That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others.
James Thomson on happiness

Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.
James Thomson on health

But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers?
James Thomson on imagination

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace.
James Thomson on peace

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace.
James Thomson on war

Let us have Wine and Women, Mirth and Laughter; Sermons and soda-water the day after.
James Thomson on laughter

Peace is the happy natural state of man; war is corruption and disgrace.
James Thomson on peace