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Edwin Arnold, a British poet, was born on June 10, 1832, and died on March 24, 1904. His poetry was widely appreciated, particularly for his translation of Cervantes' 'Don Quixote'.

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Famous Edwin Arnold Quotes

“Shall any gazer see with mortal eyes, Or any searcher know by mortal mind; Veil upon veil will lift but there must be Veil upon veil behind.”

Knows Mind Eye Behinds Mortals Lifts Veils Searchers

Book:Collected Wheel Publications Volume II: Numbers 16–30

Source: Collected Wheel Publications Volume II: Numbers 16–30

“We are the voices of the wandering wind, Which moan for rest and rest can never find; Lo! as the wind is so is mortal life, A moan, a sigh, a sob, a storm, a strife.”

Life Voice Wind Storm Wander Mortals Strife Sigh

Book:The Light of Asia, or the Great Renunciation (Mahâbhinishkramana): Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism (as Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist)

Source: The Light of Asia, or the Great Renunciation (Mahâbhinishkramana): Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism (as Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist)