Henry Newbolt

Sir Henry John Newbolt (6 June 1862 – 19 April 1938) was an early 20th century English poet, best known for "Vitai Lampada".

Quotes

 * To set the cause above renown, To love the game above the prize.
 * The Island Race (1898).


 * The work of the world must still be done, And minds are many though truth be one.
 * The Echo.


 * Princes of courtesy, merciful, proud and strong.
 * Craven.


 * And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat, Or the selfish hope of a season's fame, But his Captain's hand on his shoulder smote -- 'Play up! play up! and play the game!'
 * Describing a game of cricket.
 * Vitai Lampada


 * Drake, he's in his hammock till the great Armadas come, (Captain, art tha sleepin' there below?) Slung atween the roundshot, list'ning for the drum, And dreamin' arl the time o' Plymouth Hoe.
 * Song Drake's Drum (NB: the odd spelling reflects the Devon dialect).