Francis William Bourdillon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francis William Bourdillon.

Francis William Bourdillon (1852-1921) was an English poet and translator. Born in India, he spent his early years in England before returning to India as a civil servant. Bourdillon's poetry, often characterized by its simplicity and sentimentality, gained popularity during his lifetime. He is best known for his poem "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," which has been widely anthologized. Bourdillon also translated various works from Latin and Greek, contributing to the literary landscape of his time. His writings reflect a contemplative and introspective nature, exploring themes of love, nature, and the passage of time.

As strong, as deep, as wide as is the sea, Though by the win

As strong, as deep, as wide as is the sea, Though by the wind made restless as the wind, By billows fretted and by rocks confined, So strong, so deep, so wide my love for thee.

Francis William Bourdillon

Love

So my great love for thee lies tranquil, deep, Forever; thou

So my great love for thee lies tranquil, deep, Forever; though above it passions fierce, Ambition, hatred, jealousy; like waves That seem from earth's core to the sky to leap, But ocean's depths can never really pierce; Hide its great calm, while all the surface raves.

Francis William Bourdillon

Love Ambition