James Thomson (11 September 1700 - 27 August 1748) was a Scottish poet and playwright, known for his masterpiece The Seasons and the lyrics of Rule, Britannia!.
James Thomson was born in Ednam in Roxburghshire around 11 September 1700 and baptised on 15 September. The fourth of nine children of Thomas Thomson and Beatrix Thomson (née Trotter). Beatrix Thomson was born in Fogo, Berwickshire and was a distant relation of the house of Hume. Thomas Thomson was the Presbyterian minister of Ednam until eight weeks after Thomson’s birth, when he was admitted as minister of Southdean, where Thomson spent most of his early years.
Peace is the happy natural state of man war is corruption and disgrace. peace & war
More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution. courage
Health is the vital principle of bliss, and exercise, of health. fitness & health
But who can paint like Nature? Can imagination boast, amid its gay creation, hues like hers? imagination
That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. happiness