Bernard Barton
1784 - 1849
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Biography
Bernard Barton (1784-1849) was an English Quaker poet and writer. He worked as a clerk at the Quaker banking house in Woodbridge, where he spent most of his life. Barton is best known for his poetry, often focusing on themes of nature, morality, and spirituality. He was a close friend of many prominent literary figures of his time, such as Charles Lamb and William Wordsworth, who admired his simple and sincere poetic style.
Famous Quotes (5)
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And raising me with kindliest care, They wiped away the tears.
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O, what can be more sweet than thus, in pure and speechless love.
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The mere remembrance of a song can make our cold eyes burn.
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The years have done their work on me; and have the heads of peers.
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Be such a friend, and while you live, more good you'll gain than gold can give.