Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton quotes

They who have steeped their souls in prayer
Can every anguish calmly bear. (Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton)

But on and up, where Nature's heart Beats strong amid the hills.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

A man's best things are nearest him, Lie close about his feet.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

The beating of my own heart Was all the sound I heard.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

I wandered by the brook-side, I wandered by the mill; I could not hear the brook flow, The noisy wheel was still.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Great thoughts, great feelings came to them, Like instincts, unawares.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

The hills of manhood wear a noble face When seen from far; The mist of light from which they take their grace Hides what they are.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Oh glory, that we wrestle So valiantly with Time!

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Heaven was not Heaven if Phaon was not there.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

A poet's Mistress is a hallowed thing.

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Lady Moon, Lady Moon, where are you roving? Over the sea. Lady Moon, Lady Moon, whom are you loving? All that love me!

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

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Occupation: British Politician
Born: June 19, 1809
Died: August 11, 1885
Quotes count: 12
Wikipedia: Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

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