Matthew Green Quotes (1696-1737)

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Matthew Green (1696–1737) was a British poet born of Nonconformist parents.

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“Avarice, sphincter of the heart.”
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“Fling but a stone, the giant dies.”
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“Thus I steer my bark, and sail
On even keel, with gentle gale.”
“Nor bigots who but one way see,
Through blinkers of authority.”
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“Though pleased to see the dolphins play,
I mind my compass and my way.”
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Matthew Green on Navigation 2 quotes

“Thus, I steer my bark, and sail On even keel, with gentle gale.”
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Matthew Green on Death

“Fling but a stone, the giant dies.”
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Matthew Green on Clothing

“They were attempting to put on Raiment from naked bodies won.”
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Matthew Green on Experience

“Experience join'd with common sense, To mortals is a providence.”
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Matthew Green on Dolphins

“Though pleased to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way.”
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About Matthew Green

Matthew Green (1696–1737) was a British poet born of Nonconformist parents.