W. H. Auden Quotes:
Ocupation: Poet
Life: February 21, 1907 - September 29, 1973
Birthday: February 21
Death: September 29
Defenceless under the night Our world in stupor lies; Yet, dotted everywhere, Ironic points of light Flash out wherever the Just Exchange their messages: May I, composed like them Of Eros and of dust, Beleaguered by the same Negation and despair, Show an affirming flame.
source: "September 1, 1939" l. 92 (1939) See George H.W. Bush 3
topic: Lying, Night, Dust, Negation, Eros, Points Of Light
