William Alexander

Also known as Mr. Alexander, W. Alexander

British artist, born 1767 (1767–1816)

Top works

W. Jones' examples of text and current hand writing for the use of schools
Answers for Robert Crichton merchant in Irvine, and John Crichton merchant in Ladyhall, chargers to the petition of William Alexander, suspender
Plain and easy directions for the use of Harrogate waters
Creating Wealth the Family Way
Expositor's Bible

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“O if thou knew’st how thou thyself dost harm,And dost prejudge thy bliss, and spoil my rest;Then thou would’st melt the ice out of thy breastAnd thy relenting heart would kindly warm.”
“The weaker sex, to piety more prone”
“What life refused, to gain by death he thought:For life and death are but indifferent things,And of themselves not to be shunned nor sought,But for the good or ill that either brings.”
“Death is the port where all may refuge find,The end of labour, entry unto rest.”
“What thing so good which not some harm may bring?Even to be happy is a dangerous thing.”
“Of all the tyrants that the world affords,Our own affections are the fiercest lords.”