William Watson (poet) quotes

And, though circuitous and obscure, The feet of Nemesis how sure! (William Watson (poet))
Man looks at his own bliss, considers it, Weighs it with curious fingers; and 'tis gone. View quote
William Watson (poet)
To keep in sight Perfection, and adore The vision, is the artist's best delight; His bitterest pang, that he can ne'er do more Than keep her long'd-for loveliness in sight. View quote
William Watson (poet)
Best they honour thee Who honour in thee only what is best. View quote
William Watson (poet)
O be less beautiful, or be less brief. View quote
William Watson (poet)
The after-silence, when the feast is o'er, And void the places where the minstrels stood, Differs in nought from what hath been before, And is nor ill nor good. View quote
William Watson (poet)
The thirst to know and understand- A large and liberal discontent: These are the goods in life's rich hand, The things that are more excellent. View quote
William Watson (poet)
Ladies whose smile embroiled the world. View quote
William Watson (poet)