Quotes by William Allingham

About William Allingham:

William Allingham is better known for his posthumously published Diary, in which he records his lively encounters with Tennyson, Carlyle and other writers and artists. His wife, Helen Allingham, was a well-known water-colorist and illustrator.
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Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.

William Allingham

Not like would I write, Not like if I might, Not like at his best, Not like or the rest, Like myself, however small, Like myself, or not at all.

William Allingham

Writing is learning to say nothing, more cleverly each day.

William Allingham

If any foes of mine are there, I pardon every one: I hope that man and womankind will do the same by me.

William Allingham

I have been an 'Official' all my life, without the least turn for it. I never could attain a true official manner, which is highly artificial and handles trifles with ludicrously disproportionate gravity.

William Allingham

She danced a jig, she sung a song that took my heart away.

William Allingham

Author Bio

  • NameWilliam Allingham
  • DescriptionIrish man of letters and poet
  • BornMarch 19, 1824
  • DiedNovember 18, 1889
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPoet; Writer