George Crabbe
George Crabbe
George Crabbewas an English poet, surgeon, and clergyman. He is best known for his early use of the realistic narrative form and his descriptions of middle and working-class life and people...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth24 December 1754
fields charm flocks
I grant indeed that fields and flocks have charms, For him that gazes or for him that farms.
disrespect want spirit
Impertinence will intermeddle in things in which it has no concern, showing a want of breeding, or, more commonly, a spirit of sheer impudence.
arrogance littles presumption
Arrogance is the act of the great; presumption that of the little.
church bells towers
What is a church?—Our honest sexton tells, 'Tis a tall building, with a tower and bells.
heart
Some hearts are hidden, some have not a heart.
paint bards
I paint the cot, As truth will paint it, and as bards will not.
sea fishing rivers
A sly old fish, too cunning for the hook.
silent lasting awe
With awe, around these silent walks I tread; These are the lasting mansions of the dead.
adversity wild-world world
In this wild world the fondest and the best Are the most tried, most troubled and distress'd.
reflection understanding fancy
Whatever amuses, serves to kill time, to lull the faculties, and to banish reflection. Whatever entertains, usually awakens the understanding or gratifies the fancy. Whatever diverts, is lively in its nature, and sometimes tumultuous in its effects.
circles views water
Circles in water as they wider flow The less conspicuous in their progress grow, And when at last they trench upon the shore, Distinction ceases and they're view'd no more.
wine beer proud
Lo! the poor toper whose untutored sense, Sees bliss in ale, and can with wine dispense; Whose head proud fancy never taught to steer, Beyond the muddy ecstasies of beer.
sacred wells foe
Against her foes Religion well defends Her sacred truths, but often fears her friends.
learning land house
Learning is better worth than houses or land.