3 quotes by Henry Newbolt (1862-1938), British (Poet)

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Henry Newbolt

To set the cause above renown.

Henry Newbolt

To set the cause above renown, To love the game beyond the prize, To honor, while you strike him down, The foe that comes with fearless eyes To count the life of battle good and dear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood...

Henry Newbolt

Princes of courtesy, merciful, proud and strong.

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Henry Newbolt

Born: June 6, 1862
Died: April 19, 1938
Nationality: British
Profession: Poet

Biography

Sir Henry John Newbolt, CH was an English poet, novelist and historian. He also had a role as a government adviser with regard to the study of English in England. He is perhaps best remembered for his poems "Vitaï Lampada" and "Drake's Drum".

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