Matthew Green Quotes
d. 1737 England
Matthew Green (1696–1737) was a British poet born of Nonconformist parents.
Also known as: Green, Matthew
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Nor bigots who but one way see,
Through blinkers of authority.
The Grotto (1732)
Experience join'd with common sense,
To mortals is a providence.
Fling but a stone, the giant dies.
The Spleen (1737)
Though pleased to see the dolphins play,
I mind my compass and my way.
The Spleen (1737)
Though pleas'd to see the dolphins play,
I mind my compass and my way.
Thus I steer my bark, and sail
On even keel, with gentle gale.
The Spleen (1737)
Avarice, sphincter of the heart.
The Spleen (1737)
They were attempting to put on
Raiment from naked bodies won.
To cure the mind's wrong bias, Spleen,
Some recommend the bowling green;
Some, hilly walks; all, exercise;
Fling but a stone, the giant dies.
The Spleen (1737)