Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Thomas Moore Poet

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: Kingdom of Ireland
  • Born: May 28, 1779
  • Died: Feb 25, 1852

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer. He was responsible, with John Murray, for burning Lord Byron's memoirs after his death. In his lifetime he was often referred to as Anacreon Moore.

A friendship that like love is warm A love like friendship, steady. friendship, love & Valentine's Day

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves. freedom

And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns. nature

Study until twenty-five, investigation until forty, profession until sixty, at which age I would have him retired on a double allowance. aging

Came but for friendship, and took away love. friendship

True change takes place in the imagination. change & imagination

Wisdom and deep intelligence require an honest appreciation of mystery. intelligence & wisdom

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