We do not what we ought,
What we ought not, we do,
And lean upon the thought
That chance will bring us through;
But our own acts, for good or ill, are mightier powers.

Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) English poet and critic
Empedocles on Etna, Act 1, sc. 2, ll. 238-242 (1852)
    (Source)

 
Added on 19-Feb-10 | Last updated 20-Sep-21
Link to this post | No comments
Topics: , , , , , , ,
More quotes by Arnold, Matthew

Thoughts? Comments? Corrections? Feedback?