Thomas Campion quotes

The man whose silent days In harmless joys are spent, Whom hopes cannot delude, Nor sorrow discontent:That man needs neither towers Nor armour for defence, Nor secret vaults to fly From thunder's violence. (Thomas Campion)
Follow thy fair sun, unhappy shadow. View quote
Thomas Campion
Time's fatal wings do ever forward fly; to every day we live, a day we die. View quote
Thomas Campion
Never weather-beaten sail more willing bent to shore. View quote
Thomas Campion
Shall I come, sweet Love, to thee, When the ev'ning beams are set? View quote
Thomas Campion
I care not for these ladies, That must be wooed and prayed; Give me kind Amaryllis, The wanton country maid. Nature art disdaineth; Her beauty is her own. View quote
Thomas Campion
Plead, Sleep, my cause, and make her soft like thee, That she in peace may wake and pity me. View quote
Thomas Campion
There is a garden in her face Where roses and white lilies blow; A heavenly paradise is that place, Wherein all pleasant fruits do grow; There cherries grow that none may buy, Till Cherry-Ripe themselves do cry. View quote
Thomas Campion
From heav'nly thoughts all true delight doth spring. View quote
Thomas Campion

Thomas Campion

Occupation: English Composer
Born: February 2, 1567
Died: March 1, 1620
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Thomas Campion

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