Matthew Green

Matthew Green (1696–1737) was a British poet born of Nonconformist parents.

The Grotto (1732)

 * Nor bigots who but one way see, Through blinkers of authority.
 * Line 165.

The Spleen (1737)

 * To cure the mind's wrong bias, Spleen, Some recommend the bowling green; Some, hilly walks; all, exercise; Fling but a stone, the giant dies.
 * Line 89.


 * Fling but a stone, the giant dies.
 * Line 93.


 * Avarice, sphincter of the heart.
 * Line 697.


 * Thus I steer my bark, and sail On even keel, with gentle gale.


 * Though pleased to see the dolphins play, I mind my compass and my way.