Do you know the end of this poetic verse? This is perhaps the most widely known line from one of the best poets of the 19th century, Alfred Tennyson, whose 208th birthday was yesterday. "...Than never to have loved at all" is an insightful ending to that sentence, though for anyone who has gone through a difficult break-up, its accuracy may yet be debatable. Tennyson is the ninth most quoted author in the history of the English language, which is quite an impressive feat. "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers," from his poem "Locksley Hall" is one of my favorites. Here's a collection of many of his most famous thoughts to start your week.
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AuthorDr. Spivey is a college English professor and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Archives
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