Fashion, though Folly's child, and guide of fools, Rules e'en the wisest, and in learning rules. George Crabbe More Quotes by George Crabbe More Quotes From George Crabbe Virtues neglected then, adored become, And graces slighted, blossom on the tomb. George Crabbe neglectvirtuegrace All green was anished sae of pine and yew, That still displayed their melancholy hue; Sae the green holly with its berries red, And the green moss that o'er the grael spread. George Crabbe yewmosshollies Old Peter Grimes made fishing his employ; His wife he cabined with him and his boy, And seemed that life laborious to enjoy. George Crabbe wifefishingboys Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects. George Crabbe fancyunderstandingreflection Circles in water as they wider flow George Crabbe circlesviewswater O days remember'd well! remember'd all! George Crabbe moonsweetnight With awe, around these silent walks I tread; These are the lasting mansions of the dead. George Crabbe awesilentwalks With eye upraised his master's looks to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man; The rich man's guardian, and the poor man's friend, The only creature faithful to the end. George Crabbe friendmanrichjoy In her experience all her friends relied, Heaven was her help and nature was her guide. George Crabbe friendsexperiencenatureheaven To sigh, yet not recede; to grieve, yet not repent. George Crabbe recedegrieverepentsigh
