John Trumbull Quotes

United States, Artist
June 6, 1756 – November, 10, 1843.

John Trumbull was an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary War and was notable for his historical paintings. He has been called The Painter of the Revolution.

As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?

John Trumbull
- Done
- Trust
- Nurse
While briskly to each patriot lip Walks eager round the inspiring flip; Delicious draught, whose pow'rs inherit The quintessence of public spirit!

John Trumbull
- Spirit
- Drinking
- Patriot

But as some muskets so contrive it As oft to miss the mark they drive at, And though well aimed at dock or plover Bear wide, and kick their owners over.

John Trumbull
But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen.

John Trumbull
No man e'er felt the halter draw, With good opinion of the law.

John Trumbull
- Good
- Law
- Opinion