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John Masefield was an influential British poet known for his works that deeply explored the themes of nature and the sea. His poetry, characterized by its unique style and profound love for the natural world, includes notable works such as 'Sea Fever' and 'Cargoes'. Born on June 1, 1878, he passed away on May 12, 1967.

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Famous John Masefield Quotes

“God dropped a spark down into everyone, And if we find and fan it to a blaze, It'll spring up and glow, like--like the sun, And light the wandering out of stony ways.”

Ifs Way Light Sun Fans Spring Wander Repentance Sparks

Book:The Collected Poems

Source: The Collected Poems

“It may be that we cease; we cannot tell. Even if we cease, life is a miracle.”

Ifs May Life Is Miracle Cease

Book:The Collected Poems

Source: The Collected Poems

“Man cannot call the brimming instant back; Time's an affair of instants spun to days; If man must make an instant gold, or black, Let him, he may; but Time must go his ways. Life may be duller for an instant's blaze. Life's an affair of instants spun to years, Instants are only cause of all these tears.”

Ifs Men Way Life Years May Causes Black Tears Gold Affair Instant Spun

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“People who leave their own time out of their work cannot be surprised if their time fails to find them interesting.”

People Ifs Time Interesting Failing

Book:With the Living Voice: An Address by John Masefield, Given at the First General Meeting of the Scottish Association for the Speaking of Verse, 24th October, 1924

Source: With the Living Voice: An Address by John Masefield, Given at the First General Meeting of the Scottish Association for the Speaking of Verse, 24th October, 1924

About the Author

Born: June 1, 1878
Died: May 12, 1967
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 73

Books & Sources

The Collected PoemsRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

Poems by John MasefieldRelated source material

The Poems and Plays of John Masefield: PoemsRelated source material

PoemsRelated source material

John Masefield's letters from the front, 1915-1917Related source material

Letters to ReynaRelated source material

Salt-water BalladsRelated source material

The Midnight FolkRelated source material

Dead Ned and Live and Kicking NedRelated source material

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