Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation. - W. H. Auden

" "

Thank God for books as an alternative to conversation.

English
Collect this quote

About W. H. Auden

Wystan Hugh Auden (21 February 1907 – 29 September 1973) was an Anglo-American poet known for his vast poetic work in many forms on many themes.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Native Name: Wystan Hugh Auden
Alternative Names: Wystan Auden Wystan H Auden W. H. Wystan Hugh Auden
Go Premium

Support Quotewise while enjoying an ad-free experience and premium features.

View Plans

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by W. H. Auden

حين كان يضحك
كان أعضاء مجلس الشيوخ الموقرون ينفجرون بالضحك
وحين كان يبكي
كان الأطفال يموتون في الشوارع

Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

My second thoughts condemn
And wonder how I dare
To look you in the eye.
What right have I to swear
Even at one a.m.
To love you till I die?

Earth meets too many crimes
For fibs to interest her;
If I can give my word,
Forgiveness can recur
Any number of times
In Time. Which is absurd.

Tempus fugit. Quite.
So finish up your drink.
All flesh is grass. It is.
But who on earth can think
With heavy heart or light
Of what will come of this?

Loading...