John Edward Masefield Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Edward Masefield.

John Edward Masefield (1878-1967) was an English poet and writer. Born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, Masefield went on to become one of the most popular and prolific poets of his time. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death. Masefield's works often focused on themes of adventure, the sea, and the lives of common people. He is best known for his narrative poem "Sea-Fever" and his novel "The Midnight Folk." Masefield's writing continues to be celebrated for its evocative language and vivid storytelling.

I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the s

I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky; and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.

John Edward Masefield

Oceans

What am I, Life? A thing of watery salt held in cohesion by

What am I, Life? A thing of watery salt held in cohesion by unresting cells. Which work they know not why, which never halt, myself unwitting where their Master dwells?

John Edward Masefield

Mystery

Commonplace people dislike tragedy because they dare not suf

Commonplace people dislike tragedy because they dare not suffer and cannot exult.

John Edward Masefield

Tragedy