Creative Quotations from Tobias Smollett (1721-1771)

Creative Quotations from . . .

Tobias Smollett
(1721-1771) born on Mar 19

Scottish poet. His works include "Ode to Independence" and "Roderick Random."

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I think for my part one half of the nation is mad - and the other not very sound.

Some folk are wise, and some are otherwise.

Facts are stubborn things.

Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.

Thy spirit, Independence, let me share;
Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye,
Thy steps I follow with my bosom bare,
Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	"The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves," Ch. 6.
R:	"Roderick Random," Ch. 6.
A:	"Gil Blas de Santillane," bk. 10, ch. 1, 1715.
N:	In "Instant Quotation Dictionary," by Donald O. Bolander, 1979.
K:	"Ode to Independence."