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# Thomas Bastard

(1565–1618)   Vicar

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Thomas Bastard was a vicar, best known for *Chrestoleros. Seuen Bookes of Epigrames*.

## Quick Facts About Thomas Bastard

Born January 1, 1565

Died April 19, 1618

Profession Vicar

Notable works Chrestoleros. Seuen Bookes of Epigrames

## About Thomas Bastard

The Reverend Thomas Bastard was an English clergyman famed for his published English language epigrams.

##  Quotes by Thomas Bastard

> [Age is deformed, youth unkind, We scorn their bodies, they our mind.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-bastard/age-is-deformed-youth-unkind-we-scorn-their-bodies-they-our-mind/)

Thomas Bastard

[Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/)

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> [A black sheep is a biting beast.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-bastard/a-black-sheep-is-a-biting-beast/)

Thomas Bastard

[Animals](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/animals/)

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> [Fishing, if I a fisher may protest, Of pleasures is the sweetest of sports the best, Of exercises the most excellent, Of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-bastard/fishing-if-i-a-fisher-may-protest-of-pleasures-is-the-sweetest-of/)

Thomas Bastard

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