Sir Edwin Arnold Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sir Edwin Arnold.

Sir Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist known for his significant contributions to Victorian literature. He gained immense popularity for his epic poem "The Light of Asia," which depicted the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Arnold's work played a crucial role in introducing Eastern philosophy and spirituality to the Western world. Throughout his career, he held various editorial positions at prominent newspapers, including The Daily Telegraph, and was also appointed as a professor of poetry at the University of Oxford. His writings continue to inspire and captivate readers with their profound insights into spirituality and human nature.

Within yourself deliverance must be searched for, because ea

Within yourself deliverance must be searched for, because each man makes his own prison.

Sir Edwin Arnold

Freedom

Pity makes the world soft to the weak and noble to the stron

Pity makes the world soft to the weak and noble to the strong.

Sir Edwin Arnold

Sympathy

One can be a soldier without dying, and a lover without sigh

One can be a soldier without dying, and a lover without sighing.

Sir Edwin Arnold

Love