Thomas Gray Quotes

1716–1771, British Poet
quotes
9
topics
9
Origin
Topic
“A favorite has no friend!”
Hypocrisy
“The paths of glory lead but to the grave.”
VerifiedElegy Written in a Country Churchyard (written 1750, publ. 1751) · evidenceGlory
“Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.”
VerifiedOde on a Distant Prospect of Eton College (written 1742–1750) · evidenceIgnorance
“Youth smiles without any reason. It is one of its chiefest charms.”
Smile
“Each in his narrow cell for ever laid, the rude forefathers of the hamlet sleep.”
VerifiedElegy Written in a Country Churchyard (written 1750, publ. 1751) · evidenceDeath and Dying
“Too poor for a bribe, and too proud to importune, he had not the method of making a fortune.”
VerifiedOn His Own Character (1761) · evidencePoverty and The Poor
“Alas! regardless of their doom, the little victims play! No sense have they of ills to come nor care beyond today.”
VerifiedOde on a Distant Prospect of Eton College (written 1742–1750) · evidenceChildren