16+ Matthew Prior Quotes On Faith, God And Bible

Matthew Prior was an English poet and diplomat. He was born in 1664 and was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. He wrote many poems and was a friend of Jonathan Swift and Alexander Pope. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Matthew Prior on leadership, faith, love.

Cured yesterday of my disease, I died last night of my physician. — Matthew Prior

They talk most who have the least to say. — Matthew Prior

In argument similes are like songs in love; they describe much, but prove nothing. — Matthew Prior

Be to their virtue very kind; be to their faults a little blind. — Matthew Prior

Fantastic tyrant of the amorous heart. How hard thy yoke, how cruel thy dart. Those escape your anger who refuse your sway, and those are punished most, who most obey. — Matthew Prior

Hopes are but the dreams of those that wake. — Matthew Prior

They never taste who always drink; they always talk who never think. — Matthew Prior

Who walks the fastest, but walks astray, is only furthest from his way. — Matthew Prior

And 'tis remarkable that they talk most who have the least to say. — Matthew Prior

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise. — Matthew Prior

Odds life! must one swear to the truth of a song? — Matthew Prior

Hope is but the dream of those who wake. — Matthew Prior

They never taste who always drink: They always talk, who never think. — Matthew Prior

The ends must justify the means. — Matthew Prior

For, when with beauty we can virtue join, We paint the semblance of a form divine. — Matthew Prior

To John I owed great obligation; but John, unhappily, thought fit to publish it to all the nation: Sure John and I are more than quit. — Matthew Prior

Life Lessons by Matthew Prior

1. Matthew Prior's work emphasizes the importance of having a moral compass and making decisions that are in line with one's values.
2. He also shows that it is possible to rise above adversity and to use one's talents to achieve success.
3. His work encourages readers to remain true to themselves and to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.