In vain would science scan and trace Firmly her aspect. All… - Alfred Austin

" "
In vain would science scan and trace
Firmly her aspect. All the while,
There gleams upon her far-off face
A vague unfathomable smile.

Alfred Austin

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Alfred Austin

Alfred Austin DL (30 May 1835 – 2 June 1913) was an English poet who was appointed Poet Laureate in 1896.

All quotes from Alfred Austin Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Alfred Austin:

Alexander Pope John Dryden Lord Byron James Russell Lowell William Cowper

Additional quotes by Alfred Austin

Women are more frequently charming than men, because they are less self-conscious.

English maidens are, in certain respects, to Italian maidens as moonlight unto sunlight and as water unto wine.

Public opinion is no more than this,
What people think that other people think.

In vain would science scan and trace Firmly her aspect. All the while, There gleams upon her far-off face A vague unfathomable smile. - Alfred Austin

About Alfred Austin

Try QuoteGPT

Additional quotes by Alfred Austin

Go Premium