Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landor
Walter Savage Landorwas an English writer and poet. His best known works were the prose Imaginary Conversations, and the poem Rose Aylmer, but the critical acclaim he received from contemporary poets and reviewers was not matched by public popularity. As remarkable as his work was, it was equalled by his rumbustious character and lively temperament...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth30 January 1775
thinking ideas together
My thoughts are my company; I can bring them together, select them, detain them, dismiss them.
perfect cooking brain
A good cook is the peculiar gift of the gods. He must be a perfect creature from the brain to the palate, from the palate to the finger's end.
music song waiting
The Siren waits thee, singing song for song.
happiness happy wish
We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier.
humanity earth divine
There is nothing on earth divine except humanity.
wall flames hands
He who brings ridicule to bear against truth finds in his hand a blade without a hilt. The most sparkling and pointed flame of wit flickers and expires against the incombustible walls of her sanctuary.
death hands fire
I warmed both hands before the fire of life; It sinks, and I am ready to depart.