James Thomson (11 September 1700 - 27 August 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his masterpiece The Seasons and the lyrics of Rule, Britannia!.
James Thomson was born in Ednam in Roxburghshire around 11 September 1700 and baptised on 15 September. The fourth of nine children of Thomas Thomson and Beatrix Thomson (née Trotter). Beatrix Thomson was born in Fogo, Berwickshire and was a distant relation of the house of Hume. Thomas Thomson was the Presbyterian minister of Ednam until eight weeks after Thomson’s birth, when he was admitted as minister of Southdean, where Thomson spent most of his early years.
But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers? imagination
More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. courage
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. happiness
Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health. fitness & health
Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace. peace & war
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 thoughts from Robert Browning
22 thoughts from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 views from Honore de Balzac
53 views from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan
5 thoughts from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher
58 other quotes from Henry Ward Beecher