Alfred Lord Tennyson Quotes

Alfred Lord Tennyson was a British poet who served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during the Victorian era. He is known for his poetic works, including "The Charge of the Light Brigade," "Ulysses," and "The Lady of Shalott." Tennyson's poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and his lyrical style and vivid imagery made him one of the most popular poets of his time.

I the heir of all the ages, in the foremost files ... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

I the heir of all the ages, in the foremost files of time.

Dreams are true while they last, and do we not liv... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Dreams are true while they last, and do we not live in dreams?

A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest o... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

A lie which is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.

O earth, what changes hast thou seen!

Ring out the false, ring in the true.

There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds.

Better not be at all than not be noble.

In the long years liker they must grow; The man be... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

In the long years liker they must grow; The man be more of woman, she of man.

The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.

Sin is too stupid to see beyond itself.

Such a one do I remember, whom to look at was love.

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; thes... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; these three alone lead life to sovereign power.

I must lose myself in action, lest I wither in des... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

I must lose myself in action, lest I wither in despair.

The same words conceal and declare the thoughts of... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

The same words conceal and declare the thoughts of men.

My strength is as the strength of ten, because my ... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

My strength is as the strength of ten, because my heart is pure.

A smile abroad is often a scowl at home.

And out of darkness came the hands that reach thro... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

And out of darkness came the hands that reach thro' nature, moulding men.

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This quote metaphorically suggests that from the depths of obscurity or adversity, individuals emerge who have the power to shape and influence others, shaping them into who they become.

Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.

Love is the only gold.

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

Guard your roving thoughts with a jealous care, for speech is but the dealer of thoughts, and every fool can plainly read in your words what is the hour of your thoughts.

A day may sink or save a realm.

The Gods themselves cannot recall their gifts.

He makes no friends who never made a foe.

What rights are those that dare not resist for the... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

What rights are those that dare not resist for them?

Shape your heart to front the hour, but dream not ... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Shape your heart to front the hour, but dream not that the hours will last.

Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Let the great world spin for ever down the ringing grooves of change.

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This quote employs poetic language to convey the idea of perpetual change and transformation in the world. It suggests that the world is in a constant state of motion and progress, continuously moving forward along the "ringing grooves" of change, echoing the cyclical nature of life's evolution.

Tis not too late to seek a newer world.

Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die.

Theirs is not to make reply: Theirs is not to reas... -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Theirs is not to make reply: Theirs is not to reason why: Theirs is but to do and die.

Alfred Lord Tennyson Quotes

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