Quotes by Gray, Thomas

"Commerce changes the fate and genius of nations."

Gray, Thomas on economy and economics   

"The paths of glory lead but to the grave."

Gray, Thomas on glory   

"A favorite has no friend!"

Gray, Thomas on hypocrisy   

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"Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise."

Gray, Thomas on ignorance   

"Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune."

Gray, Thomas on poverty and the poor   

"Youth smiles without any reason. It is one of its chiefest charms."

Gray, Thomas on smile   

"Thought would destroy their paradise."

Gray, Thomas on thoughts and thinking   

"Alas! regardless of their doom, the little victims play! No sense have they of ills to come nor care beyond today."

Gray, Thomas on children   

"Each in his narrow cell for ever laid, the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep."

Gray, Thomas on death