Alfred Edward Housman was born on this date in 1859, so here are 10 quotes from him:
All knowledge is precious whether or not it serves the slightest human use.
Three minutes' thought would suffice to find this out; but thought is irksome and three minutes is a long time.
The house of delusions is cheap to build but drafty to live in.
I, a stranger and afraid, in a world I never made.
Luck's a chance, but trouble's sure.
Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies, But keep your fancy free.
Whistle and I'll be there.
Oh when I was in love with you, Then I was clean and brave, And miles around the wonder grew How well did I behave. And now the fancy passes by, And nothing will remain, And miles around they'll say that I Am quite myself again.
I do not choose the right word, I get rid of the wrong one.
Knowledge is good, method is good, but one thing beyond all others is necessary; and that is to have a head, not a pumpkin, on your shoulders and brains, not pudding, in your head.
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