Sir William Watson

Sir William Watson (1858 August 11, 1935), was an English poet, popular in his time for the political content of his verse. He was born at Burley, Wharfedale in Yorkshire.

4 Quotes

And must I wholly banish hence these red and golden juices, and pay my vows to Abstinence, that pallidest of Muses?
— Sir William Watson

The thirst to know and understand, a large and liberal discontent.
— Sir William Watson

His friends he loved. His direst earthly foes -- cats -- I believe he did but feign to hate. My hand will miss the insinuated nose, mine eyes the tail that wagg'd contempt at Fate.
— Sir William Watson

Pain with the thousand teeth.
— Sir William Watson