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William Morris was a prominent 19th-century British artist, poet, designer, and socialist. Known for his revival of medieval art and his contributions to the modern design movement, Morris advocated for craftsmanship and natural beauty in his designs. His work influenced the art and design of the late Victorian era.

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“And the deeds that ye do upon this earth, it is for fellowship's sake that ye do them.”

Action Earth Sake Deeds Fellowship

Author:William Morris

“One man with an idea in his head is in danger of being considered a madman: two men with the same idea in common may be foolish, but can hardly be mad; ten men sharing an idea begin to act, a hundred draw attention as fanatics, a thousand and society begins to tremble, a hundred thousand and there is war abroad, and the cause has victories tangible and real; and why only a hundred thousand? Why not a hundred million and peace upon the earth? You and I who agree together, it is we who have to answer that question.”

Source: William Morris on Art and Socialism

“Forsooth, brethren, fellowship is heaven and lack of fellowship is hell; fellowship is life and lack of fellowship is death; and the deeds that ye do upon the earth, it is for fellowship's sake that ye do them.”

Earth Heaven Friendship Hell Sake Deeds Fellowship Brethren

Author:William Morris

“Earth, left silent by the wind of night,Seems shrunken 'neath the gray unmeasured height.”

Seems Earth Night Left Wind Silent Height Gray

Book:The Earthly Paradise: A Poem

Source: The Earthly Paradise: A Poem

About the Author

Born: March 24, 1834
Died: October 3, 1896
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 93

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The Collected Works of William Morris: With Introductions by His Daughter May MorrisRelated source material

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