Thomson

Famous quotes containing the word thomson:

    “To sunny waters some
    By fatal instinct fly; where on the pool
    They sportive wheel, or, sailing down the stream,
    Are snatched immediate by the quick-eyed trout
    Or darting salmon.”
    —James Thomson (1700–1748)

    “Now ‘tis nought
    But restless hurry through the busy air,
    Beat by unnumbered wings.”
    —James Thomson (1700–1748)

    “If fancy then
    Unequal fails beneath the pleasing task,
    Ah, what shall language do?”
    —James Thomson (1700–1748)