Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke.

Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke, was an English poet, statesman, and courtier, born in 1554. Greville served as a loyal servant to Queen Elizabeth I and later as a trusted advisor to King James I. Known for his intellect and political astuteness, he held various influential positions, including Treasurer of the Navy and Chancellor of the Exchequer. Greville is also recognized for his poetic works, particularly his collection of sonnets called "Caelica." Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he was assassinated in 1628 by a disgruntled servant.

Now rime, the son of rage, which art no kin to skill, And en

Now rime, the son of rage, which art no kin to skill, And endless grief, which deads my life, yet knows not how to kill, Go seek that hapless tomb, which if ye hap to find, Salute the stones that keep the bones that held so good a mind.

Fulke Greville, 1st Baron Brooke

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