Better to love amiss than nothing to have loved. George Crabbe More Quotes by George Crabbe More Quotes From George Crabbe Arrogance is the act of the great; presumption that of the little. George Crabbe presumptionarrogancelittles Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth. George Crabbe curiositydonetruth Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the most sacred obligations. George Crabbe deceitdeceptionlying How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts to do good, a great deal may thus be accomplished by perseverance, even in the midst of discouragements and disappointments. George Crabbe perseverancedisappointmentopportunity This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved, the stubborn they chastise; Fools they admonish, and confirm the wise. Their aid they yield to all: they never shun The man of sorrow, nor the wretch undone; Unlike the hard, the selfish, and the proud, They fly not sullen from the suppliant crowd; Nor tell to various people various things, But show to subjects, what they show to kings. George Crabbe selfishkingswise Ease leads to habit, as success to ease. George Crabbe habitlive-byease But monument themselves memorials need. George Crabbe monumentmemorialneeds Ability comprehends the power of doing in general, without specifying the quality or degree. George Crabbe abilitydegreesquality Against her foes Religion well defends Her sacred truths, but often fears her friends. George Crabbe foesacredwells Learning is better worth than houses or land. George Crabbe learninglandhouse A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook. George Crabbe fishingsealakes Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart. George Crabbe heart Wine, like the rising sun, possession gains, George Crabbe wineviewsbrain Who calls a lawyer rogue, may find, too lateUpon one of these depends his whole estate. George Crabbe rogueslawyermay 'T was good advice, and meant, my son, Be good. George Crabbe be-goodadviceson Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food. George Crabbe cookingmindbook Feel you the barren flattery of a rhyme? George Crabbe myrtleruinspoetry And took for truth the test of ridicule. George Crabbe ridiculeteststruth Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality. George Crabbe slumberpageslying Oh, rather give me commentators plain, Who with no deep researches vex the brain; Who from the dark and doubtful love to run, And hold their glimmering tapers to the sun. George Crabbe darkrunninglove
