Home / Authors / George Sterling

George Sterling Quotes

Poet

George Sterling was an American poet born on December 1, 1869, and died on November 17, 1926. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound depiction of natural landscapes.

Filter quotes by topic

All Apocalypse Hours Stars World Atheism Death Faces Fragile Ghost Humans Monstrous San Francisco Silence Sleep Stills Sun Tenure Testimony This World Universe

Famous George Sterling Quotes

“What silence rules the ghostly hours That guard the close of human sleep! (“The Testimony of the Suns”)”

Sleep Silence Apocalypse Armageddon

Book:The Thirst of Satan: Poems of Fantasy and Terror

Source: The Thirst of Satan: Poems of Fantasy and Terror

“What silence rules the ghostly hours That guard the close of human sleep!”

Humans Hours Sleep Silence Apocalypse

Author:George Sterling

About the Author

Born: December 1, 1869
Died: November 17, 1926
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 17

Books & Sources

The Thirst of Satan: Poems of Fantasy and TerrorRelated source material

Sails and MirageRelated source material

A Wine of Wizardry: And Other PoemsRelated source material

The Testimony of the Suns, and Other PoemsRelated source material

Similar Authors

Luisa TetrazziniBrowse related quotes
William Henry IrwinBrowse related quotes
Scott McKenzieBrowse related quotes
Gavin NewsomBrowse related quotes
Ed LeeBrowse related quotes
Jason HawesBrowse related quotes
Giordano BrunoBrowse related quotes
Jack AbbottBrowse related quotes
John FrohnmayerBrowse related quotes
Ruth Hurmence GreenBrowse related quotes