thomson Quotes

“I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.”

“'Tis easier for the generous to forgi”

“Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.”

“That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others.”

“Let your mind alone, and see what happens.”

“I know no subject more elevating, more amazing, more ready to the poetical enthusiasm, the philosophical reflection, and the moral sentiment than the works of nature. Where can we meet such variety, such beauty, such magnificence?”

“Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health.”

“Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not.”

“More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.”

“In New York, after that famous home run, they expected me to be up there every year. That homer raised me to a high level, with the top guys in the game.”