Richard Aldington quotes

Richard Aldington was an English writer and poet, associated with the Imagist literary movement. His works often explored themes of war, love, and disillusionment. He is remembered for his influential poetry and his acclaimed biographical writing. Here are 6 of his quotes:

I began to write what I called 'rhythms' ie unrhymed pieces with no formal metrical scheme where the rhythm was created by a kind if inner chant.. Later I was told I was writing 'free verse' or Vers libre. (Richard Aldington)
I dream of silent verses where the rhyme Glides noiseless as an oar. View quote
Richard Aldington
By the sense of mystery I understand the experience of certain places and times when one's whole nature seems to be in touch with a prescence, a genius loci, a potency. View quote
Richard Aldington
Patriotism is a lively sense of collective responsibility. Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on its own dunghill. View quote
Richard Aldington
Why do we call ourselves 'Imagists'. Well why not? Well I think it is a very good and descriptive title and it serves to enunciate some of the principles we mos firmly believe in... Direct treatment of the subject... as few adjectives as possible... a hardness, as of cut stone... individuality of rhythm... View quote
Richard Aldington
Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on his own dunghill. View quote
Richard Aldington