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Quote by Edwin Arnold

“Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones.”

Quote by Edwin Arnold

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Edwin Arnold
Edwin Arnold

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'. more

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