“Ah, many a one has started forth with hope and purpose high; Has fought throughout a weary life, and passed all pleasure by; Has burst all flowery chains by which men aye have been enthralled; Has been stone-deaf to voices sweet, that softly, sadly called; Has scorned the flashing goblet with the bubbles on its brim; Has turned his back on jewelled hands that madly beckoned him; Has, in a word, condemned himself to follow out his plan By stern and lonely labor--and has died, a conquered man!”
Quote by George Arnold
Work
Drift: A Sea-shore Idyl : and Other Poems
This volume features a selection of poems that delve into the serene and evocative atmosphere of the sea-shore, capturing the essence of nature's majesty and the calming presence of the ocean. more
Author
George Arnold
George Arnold was a 19th-century British author known for his works in historical and adventure genres. His writing was well-received by readers. Born on June 24, 1834, he passed away on November 9, 1865. more
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