Maurice Baring quotes

Maurice Baring was an English writer, poet, and translator, known for his novels, essays, and correspondence. A member of the literary circles of his time, he greatly contributed to early 20th-century English literature. He is also remembered for his wit, cultural curiosity, and deep friendships with other prominent writers. Here are 5 of his quotes:

I wish I was dead,
And lay deep in the grave.
I've a pain in my head,
I wish I was dead.
In a coffin of lead-
With the Wise and the Brave-
I wish I was dead,
And lay deep in the grave. (Maurice Baring)

Here's the lily, here the rose Her full chalice shall disclose; Here's narcissus wet with dew, Windflower and the violet blue. Wear the garland I have made; Crowned with it, put pride away; For the wreath that blooms must fade; Thou thyself must fade some day, Rhodocleia.

Maurice Baring

There is a vast difference between games and play. Play is played for fun, but games are deadly serious and you do not play them to enjoy yourself.

Maurice Baring

In Mozart and Salieri we see the contrast between the genius which does what it must and the talent which does what it can.

Maurice Baring

Memory is the greatest of artists, and effaces from your mind what is unnecessary.

Maurice Baring

Maurice Baring

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Occupation: British Dramatist
Born: April 27, 1874
Died: December 14, 1945
Quotes count: 5
Wikipedia: Maurice Baring

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