"How often do we sigh for opportunities for……" — George Crabbe
"How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts to do good, a great deal may thus be accomplished by perseverance, even in the midst of discouragements and disappointments."
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George Crabbe
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47 Quotes by George Crabbe
George Crabbe has 47 quotes on this site.
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We cannot heal the throbbing heart till we discern the wounds within.
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This, books can do-nor this alone; they give New views to life, and teach us how to live; They soothe…
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With eye upraised his master's look to scan, The joy, the solace, and the aid of man: The rich man's…
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Habit with him was all the test of truth; It must be right: I've done it from my youth.
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Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd; Courteous though coy, and gentle though retir'd; The joy of youth and…
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Anger makes us strong, Blind and impatient, And it leads us wrong; The strength is quickly lost; We feel the…
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Deceivers are the most dangerous members of society. They trifle with the best affections of our nature, and violate the…
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In idle wishes, fools supinely stay. Be there a will and wisdom finds a way.
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Books cannot always please, however good; Minds are not ever craving for their food.
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Oh, rather give me commentators plain, Who with no deep researches vex the brain; Who from the dark and doubtful…
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Hence, in these times, untouch'd the pages lie, And slumber out their immortality.
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And took for truth the test of ridicule.
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