Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.The Loves of Angels, 1823
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Thomas Moore (1779-1852) was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter, renowned for his lyrical verse and his role in popularizing Irish folk music. He is best known for works such as "The Minstrel Boy" and "The Meeting of the Waters," as well as for his biographies of notable figures, including "The Life of Lord Byron." Moore's writings are celebrated for their nationalistic themes and their contributions to the Romantic movement in literature.
1779–1852·lived 72 years
Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.The Loves of Angels, 1823
What though youth gave love and roses, Age still leaves us friends and wine.Spring and Autumn, st. 1, 1815
From plants that wake when others sleep, from timid jasmine buds that keep their odour to themselves all day, but when the sunlight dies away let the delicious secret out to every breeze that roams about.The Garden, p. 45, 1992
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