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Saturday November 23rd, 2024

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.

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

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

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

True change takes place in the imagination. change & imagination

Came but for friendship, and took away love. friendship

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

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

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more thoughts from William Blake

32 more thoughts from William Blake

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

6 more 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 thoughts from Storm Jameson

2 thoughts 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 quotes from Victor Hugo

73 more quotes from Victor Hugo