Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Thomas Yalden

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English poet Thomas Yalden.
Last updated on September 19, 2024.
Thomas Yalden

Thomas Yalden was an English poet and translator. Educated at Magdalen College, Yalden entered the Church of England, in which he obtained various preferments. His poems include A Hymn to Darkness, Pindaric Odes, and translations from the classics.

For malice will with joy the lie receive,
Report, and what it wishes true believe. — © Thomas Yalden
For malice will with joy the lie receive, Report, and what it wishes true believe.
Wishes, like painted landscapes, best delight, Whilst distance recommends them to the sight. Plac'd afar off, they beautiful appear: But show their coarse and nauseous colors near.
Darkness, thou first great parent of us all, Thou art our great original!
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