Eugene Field

Eugene Field (September 2, 1850 - November 4, 1895) American writer, best known for poetry for children and for humorous essays.

3 Quotes

Mr. Clarke played the King all evening as though under constant fear that someone else was about to play the Ace.
— Eugene Field

All human joys are swift of wing, For heaven doth so allot it; That when you get an easy thing, You find you haven't got it.
— Eugene Field

A mighty good sausage stuffer was spoiled when the man became a poet.
— Eugene Field