Home / Quotes / Quote by E. W. Howe

Quote by E. W. Howe

“No really sensible person ever remembers enough poetry to recite it.”

Author

E.W. Howe, born on May 3, 1853, in London, Ontario, Canada, was a renowned novelist. His works primarily reflect the changes in Canadian society and culture, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“O love, whose lordly hand Has bridled my desires, And raised my hunger and my thirst To dignity and pride, Let not the strong in me and the constant Eat the bread or drink the wine That tempt my weaker self. Let me rather starve, And let my heart parch with thirst, And let me die and perish, Ere I stretch my hand To a cup you did not fill, Or a bowl you did not bless.”

Heart Self Hands Desire Dies Strong Pride My Heart Drink Dignity Let Me Wine Constant Raised Hunger Bread Cups Bless Bowls Thirst Dignity And Pride

Author:Khalil Gibran

“In truth we gaze but do not see, and hearken but do not hear; we eat and drink but do not taste. And there lies the difference between Jesus of Nazareth and ourselves. His senses were all continually made new, and the world to Him was always a new world.”

World Made Lying Jesus Differences Drink Taste Senses New World Nazareth

Book:Kahlil Gibran: Masterpieces

Source: Kahlil Gibran: Masterpieces

“He was gentle, like a man mindful of his own strength. In my dreams I beheld the kings of the earth standing in awe in His presence.”

Men Dream Earth Kings Standing Gentle Awe

Book:Kahlil Gibran: Masterpieces

Source: Kahlil Gibran: Masterpieces

Quote by E. W. Howe

Author

You May Also Like