Andrew Marvell Quotes

English poet and politician (1621–1678)

Andrew Marvell (March 31, 1621 – August 16, 1678) was an English metaphysical poet, and the son of an Anglican clergyman. As a metaphysical, he is associated with John Donne and George Herbert. He was the first assistant of John Milton.

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Also Known As: British Aristides

Alternative Names: Andrew Marvel

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The world in all doth but two nations bear —
The good, the bad; and these mixed everywhere.

My love is of a birth as rare
As 'tis, for object, strange and high;
It was begotten by Despair
Upon Impossibility.

In busy companies of men.

My vegetable love will grow
Vaster than empires, and more slow.

Thy beauty shall no more be found; Nor, in thy marble vault shall sound My echoing song; then worms shall try That long preserved virginity, And your quaint honor turn to dust, And into ashes all my lust.
The grave's a fine and private place, But none, I think, do there embrace.