“My country has no history, only a past.”
Quote by Alden Nowlan
Work
Between Tears and Laughter: Selected Poems
This compilation of selected poems delves into the complexities of human emotions, capturing the nuances of joy and sorrow through verse. more
Author
Alden Nowlan
Alden Nowlan was a renowned Canadian poet whose evocative and often melancholic verse has left a lasting impact on Canadian literature. Born on January 25, 1933, in New Brunswick, Nowlan's poetry is characterized by its deep connection to the natural landscape of his home province and its exploration of themes such as nature, memory, and the human condition. He published numerous collections of poetry throughout his career, earning critical acclaim and several awards. Nowlan passed away on June 27, 1983, but his legacy of poignant and reflective poetry continues to resonate with readers today. more
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“It takes at least three trees to make a row, and it needs at least three facts to make a truth.”
“History teaches everything, even the future.”
Source: History of the French Revolution of 1848
“History never repeats itself; at best it sometimes rhymes.”
“The consciousness of the past weighs like a nightmare on the brain of the living.”
“History is the only laboratory we have in which to test the consequences of thought.”
Source: A Critic in Pall Mall: Being Extracts from Reviews and Miscellanies
“History has thrust something upon me from which I cannot turn away.”