Wilfrid Scawen Blunt quotes

Wilfrid Scawen Blunt was an English poet, writer, and political activist known for his opposition to imperialism. A passionate advocate for Arab independence, his works often reflected his travels in the Middle East. He became influential both in literature and diplomacy through his outspoken views. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Dark to me is the earth. Dark to me are the heavens. Where is she that I loved, the woman with eyes like stars? Desolate are the streets. Desolate is the city. A city taken by storm, where none are left but the slain.

Wilfrid Scawen Blunt

Life is a play acted by dying men, Where, if its heroes seem to foot it well And go light-tongued without grimace of pain, Death will be found anon. And who shall tell Which part was saddest, or in youth or age, When the tired actor stops and leaves the stage?

Wilfrid Scawen Blunt

I knew the Spring was come. I knew it even Better than all by this, that through my chase In bush and stone and hill and sea and heaven I seem'd to see and follow still your face. Your face my quarry was. For it I rode, My horse a thing of wings, myself a god.

Wilfrid Scawen Blunt