Base Envy withers at another’s joy, And hates that excellen… - James Thomson

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Base Envy withers at another’s joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

James Thomson

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James Thomson (September 11, 1700 – August 27, 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright.

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Alternative Names: James Thomſon

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Poor is the triumph o’er the timid hare!
Scared from the corn, and now to some lone seat
Retired—

A bard here dwelt, more fat than bard becomes Who void of envy, guile and lust of gain,
On virtue still and nature's pleasing themes Poured forth his unpremeditated strain.

These as they change, Almighty Father! these
Are but the varied God. The rolling year
Is full of Thee.

Base Envy withers at another’s joy, And hates that excellence it cannot reach. - James Thomson

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