Henry Fothergill Chorley

Henry Fothergill Chorley (15 December 1808 – 16 February 1872) was an English literary, art and music critic.

Quotes

 * A song to the oak, the brave old oak, Who hath ruled in the greenwood long!
 * The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).


 * Now gold hath sway; we all obey And a ruthless king is he; But he never shall send our ancient friend  To be tost on the stormy sea.
 * The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).


 * Then here’s to the oak, the brave old oak, Who stands in his pride alone! And still flourish he, a hale green tree,  When a hundred years are gone!
 * The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).