Thomas Gray Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Gray.

Thomas Gray (1716-1771) was a British poet and scholar, considered one of the key figures of the literary movement known as the English Romanticism. He is best known for his elegy, "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," which reflects on mortality, the value of life, and the insignificance of fame and earthly pursuits. Gray's melancholic and introspective poetry influenced many subsequent poets and paved the way for the Romantic poets to come. His works remain a significant part of English literature and continue to captivate readers with their emotional depth and vivid imagery.