He drew a circle that shut me out —
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in.
Edwin Markham Quotes
The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun-illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?
Similar Quotes
I thought narcissism meant you loved yourself. Then someone told me there is a flip si...
- Emily LevineMay your life preach more loudly than your lips.
- William Ellery ChanningThe fullness of life is in the hazards of life.
- Edith HamiltonBad reviews come with everything. I've been getting them my whole life.
- Will FriedleI would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion-and where it isn't, that's w...
- Ram DassComments on: "Edwin Markham Quotes: The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here..."
Birth: | 23rd April, 1852 |
Death: | 7th March, 1940 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Poet |
Edwin Markham was born in Oregon City, Oregon, USA. He was an American poet. In 1872 he graduated from San Jose State Normal School and in 1873 finished his studies of classics at Christian College in Santa Rosa. His most famous poem, "The Man with the Hoe," which accented laborers' hardships, was first presented at a public poetry reading in 1898. In 1922, Markham's poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People" was selected from 250 entries to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 21st September
Births
- 1981 - Nicole Richie
- 1931 - Larry Hagman
- 1971 - Luke Wilson
- 1972 - Liam Gallagher
- 1941 - Robert James Woolsey Jr.
Deaths
- 1832 - Sir Walter Scott
- 1959 - Abraham Flexner
- 2005 - Molly Yard
- 1973 - William Plomer
- 1933 - Kenji Miyazawa
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends