Aubrey de Vere
1814 - 1902
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Biography
Aubrey de Vere was an Irish poet and critic known for his significant contributions to Irish literature. Born into an aristocratic family in 1814, de Vere was deeply interested in the cultural and political issues of his time. He wrote poetry that reflected his love for Ireland and its history, often incorporating themes of nature, religion, and patriotism. De Vere's works were well received and helped shape the Irish literary landscape during the 19th century.
Famous Quotes (5)
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To know is nothing at all; to imagine is everything.
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When all men speak no truth, the only "Gospel" is the Book of Fate.
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As flowers beneath May's foot are we!
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The tented sheep bend to the wind, The loose earth from the barley sifting, The throstle singing warm behind, And cuckoos from the copses drifting.
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God honor everything that lives; Who speaks the truth and only they, The souls whom nothing base deceives, God bless them all, God bless their lays!