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W. H. Davies
Welsh poet and writer
William Henry Davieswas a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life’s hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met.
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William Henry Davieswas a Welsh poet and writer, who spent much of his life as a tramp or hobo in the United Kingdom and the United States, yet became one of the most popular poets of his time. His themes included observations on life’s hardships, the ways the human condition is reflected in nature, his tramping adventures and the characters he met. His work has been classed as Georgian, though it is not typical of that class of work in theme or style.
7 Quotes by W. H. Davies
- 1.
But cats to me are strange, so strange I cannot sleep if one is near.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
- 2.
As long as I love Beauty I am young.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
- 3.
The more help a person has in his garden, the less it belongs to him.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
- 4.
What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare?
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
- 5.
A poor life this if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
- 6.
It was the rainbow gave thee birth, and left thee all her lovely hues.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer
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Teetotallers lack the sympathy and generosity of men that drink.
W. H. DaviesWelsh poet and writer