Charles Dibdin Quotes
1745–1814 England
Charles Dibdin (before 4 March 1745 – 25 July 1814), British musician, dramatist, novelist, actor and songwriter.
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There ’s a sweet little cherub that sits up aloft,
To keep watch for the life of poor Jack.
Poor Jack (1788)
But they that han't pity, why I pities they.
In every mess I find a friend,
In every port a wife.
For a soldier I listed, to grow great in fame.
And be shot at for sixpence a day.
Letters (1774)
His form was of the manliest beauty,
His heart was kind and soft;
Faithful below he did his duty,
But now he ’s gone aloft.
Tom Bowling (1788)
What argufies pride and ambition?
Soon or late death will take us in tow:
Each bullet has got its commission,
And when our time's come we must go.
For they say there's a Providence sits up aloft
To keep watch for the life of poor Jack.
Did you ever hear of Captain Wattle?
He was all for love, and a little for the bottle.
But the standing toast that pleased me most
Was, "The wind that blows; the ship that goes,
And the lass that loves a sailor!"
At length cried she, I'll marry:
What should I tarry for?
I may lead apes in hell forever.
Spanking Jack was so comely, so pleasant, so jolly,
Though winds blew great guns, still he ’d whistle and sing;
Jack loved his friend, and was true to his Molly,
And if honour gives greatness, was great as a king.