Algernon Charles Swinburne Quotes

Algernon Charles Swinburne was a 19th century English poet, novelist and critic. He is considered one of the most important and influential poets of the Victorian era. He was known for his dark, romantic poetry which often explored themes of death and sexuality. Swinburne’s writing style was unique and highly influential, earning him a place among the greats of English poetry. Here are some of the best quotes from Algernon Charles Swinburne that are sure to inspire and uplift you.

  • That August time it was delight to watch the red moons wane to white.

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  • To say of shame – what is it? Of virtue – we can miss it; Of sin-we can kiss it, And it’s no longer sin.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • Time turns the old days to derision, Our loves into corpses or wives; And marriage and death and division Make barren our lives.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • Hope thou not much, and fear thou not at all.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • Body and spirit are twins: God only knows which is which.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • From too much love of living, From hope and fear set free, We thank with brief thanksgiving Whatever gods may be That no life lives for ever; That dead men rise up never; That even the weariest river Winds somewhere safe to sea.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • While three men hold together, the kingdoms are less by three.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • Glory to Man in the highest! For Man is the master of things.

    Algernon Charles Swinburne

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