That all men would be cowards if they dare, Some men we know have courage to declare. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
In general satire, every man perceives A slight attack, yet neither fears nor grieves. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
With eye upraised his master's looks to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man; The rich man's guardian, and… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
From powerful causes spring the empiric's gains, Man's love of life, his weakness, and his pains; These first induce him the vile… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Oh! 'tis a precious thing, when wives are dead, To find such numbers who will serve instead: And in whatever state a… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Men famed for wit, of dangerous talents vain, Treat those of common parts with proud disdain; The powers that wisdom would, improving,… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Blest be the gracious Power, who taught mankind To stamp a lasting image of the mind! Beasts may convey, and tuneful birds… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe the grieved,… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Oh, Conscience! Conscience! man's most faithful friend, Him canst thou comfort, ease, relieve, defend; But if he will thy friendly checks forego,… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Men of many words sometimes argue for the sake of talking; men of ready tongues frequently dispute for the sake of victory;… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
In general satire, every man perceives A slight attack, yet neither fears nor grieves. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Who calls a lawyer rogue, may find, too lateUpon one of these depends his whole estate. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
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… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
In her experience all her friends relied, Heaven was her help and nature was her guide. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
What is a church? Let Truth and reason speak, They would reply, "The faithful, pure and meek, From Christian folds, the one selected race,… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Ability comprehends the power of doing in general, without specifying the quality or degree. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Impertinence will intermeddle in things in which it has no concern, showing a want of breeding, or, more commonly, a spirit of sheer impudence. — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
Void of all honor, avaricious, rash, The daring tribe compound their boasted trash Tincture of syrup, lotion, drop, or pill; All tempt the sick… — George Crabbe Copy Share Image
