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Richard Chenevix Trench (September 9, 1807 - March 28, 1886) was a renowned British poet. Known for his unique poetic style and elegant language, Trench's works have had a profound influence on subsequent poets.

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Famous Richard Chenevix Trench Quotes

“Best friends might loathe us, if what things perverse we know of our own selves they also knew.”

Ifs Knows Self Might Loathe

Book:The Story of Justin Martyr: And Other Poems

Source: The Story of Justin Martyr: And Other Poems

“Speak but little and well, if you would be esteemed as a man of merit.”

Ifs Men Wells Littles Would Be Speak Speech Merit

Author:Richard Chenevix Trench

“If we with earnest effort could succeed To make our life one long, connected prayer, As lives of some, perhaps, have been and are; If, never leaving Thee, we have no need Our wandering spirits back again to lead Into Thy presence, but continued there Like angels standing on the highest stair Of the Sapphire Throne: this were to pray indeed!”

Source: Sabbation: Honor Neale : and Other Poems

“For we must share, if we would keep, that blessing from above; ceasing to give, we cease to have; such is the law of love.”

Ifs Love Giving Law Share Blessing Army Cease

Author:Richard Chenevix Trench