James Thomson

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

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

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

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?

Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace.

Among the changing months May stands confest The sweetest and in fairest colors dressed.

Health is the vital principle of bliss.

When Britain first at Heaven's command Arose from out the azure main This was the charter of the land And Guardian angels sung this strain "Rule Britannia! rule the waves Britons never will be slaves."

Rule Britannia Britannia rule the waves Britains never will be slaves.