Thomas Edward Brown Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Edward Brown.

Thomas Edward Brown (1830-1897) was a British poet, born in Douglas on the Isle of Man. Despite pursuing a career in law, he developed a reputation as a talented poet during his lifetime. Brown's verse showcased a deep affection for his native Isle of Man, often drawing inspiration from the island's landscapes and folklore. His work, which includes collections such as "The Doctor and Other Poems" and "Foxy," gained limited popularity during his lifetime, but his poetic style and love for nature continue to be celebrated by enthusiasts of regional English poetry.

It is not my wish to lounge about the college and fatten on

It is not my wish to lounge about the college and fatten on a fellowship all my days. I am always trying to look upon a college life as a medium not an end.

Thomas Edward Brown


A rich man's joke is always funny.

A rich man's joke is always funny.

Thomas Edward Brown

Humor

Every man should follow the bent of his nature in art and le

Every man should follow the bent of his nature in art and letters, always provided that he does not offend against the rules of morality and good taste.

Thomas Edward Brown

Art

The vices we scoff at in others, laugh at us within ourselve

The vices we scoff at in others, laugh at us within ourselves.

Thomas Edward Brown

Virtue

As I pass it, I feel as if I saw a dear old mother, sweet in

As I pass it, I feel as if I saw a dear old mother, sweet in her weakness, trembling at the approach of her dissolution, but not appealing to me against the inevitable, rather endeavouring to reassure me by her patience, and pointing to a hopeful future.

Thomas Edward Brown

Patience