Ambrose Philips quotes

The flowers anew, returning seasons bring; but beauty faded has no second spring. (Ambrose Philips)

Studious of ease, and fond of humble things.

Ambrose Philips

And thou shalt in thy daughter see, This picture, once, resembled thee.

Ambrose Philips

Wearied then and glad of rest, Like the linnet in the nest.

Ambrose Philips

Timely blossom, Infant fair, Fondling of a happy pair.

Ambrose Philips

The stag in limpid currents with surprise Sees crystal branches on his forehead rise.

Ambrose Philips

He the robe of justice wore, Sully'd not, as heretofore, When the magistrate was sought With yearly gifts. Of what avail Are guilty hoards? for life is frail; And we are judg'd where favour is not bought.

Ambrose Philips

There solid billows of enormous size, Alps of green ice, in wild disorder rise.

Ambrose Philips

Ambrose Philips

Occupation: Anglo-Irish Poet
Born: 1674
Died: June 18, 1749
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Ambrose Philips

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