Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Thomas Gray Historian

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Dec 26, 1716
  • Died: Jul 30, 1771

Thomas Gray was an English poet, letter-writer, classical scholar and professor at Cambridge University. He is widely known for his Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, published in 1751.

Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. poetry

Youth smiles without any reason. It is one of its chiefest charms. smile

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other sayings from William Blake

32 other sayings from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer

6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more views from Storm Jameson

2 more views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 more thoughts from Victor Hugo

73 more thoughts from Victor Hugo