106 Quotes by A.E. Housman

All knowledge is precious whether or not it serves the slightest human use.

Earth and high heaven are fixed of old and founded strong.

But if you ever come to a road where danger; Or guilt or anguish or shame’s to share. Be good to the lad who loves you true, And the soul that was born to die for you; And whistle and I’ll be there.

Luck’s a chance, but trouble’s sure.

Tomorrow, more’s the pity, Away we both must hie, To air the ditty and to earth I.

Now hollow fires burn out to black, And lights are guttering low: Square your shoulders, lift your pack And leave your friends and go.

Some men are more interesting than their books but my book is more interesting than its man.

They put arsenic in his meat And stared aghast to watch him eat; They poured strychnine in his cup And shook to see him drink it up.

The fairies break their dances And leave the printed lawn.