Henry James Byron

Henry James Byron (8 January 1835 – 11 April 1884) was a prolific English dramatist, as well as an editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist and actor. Quotes This gardener's rule applies to youth and age, When young sow wild oats, but when old grow sage. The Pilgrim of Love! (1860) Life's too short for chess. Our Boys (1875), act 1 English Epigrams William Davenport Adams (ed.) English Epigrams (London, [1878]), pp. 249, 269 Love levels all,—it elevates the clown, And often brings the fattest people down. "On Love" The least drop in the world I do not mind: "Cognac"'s a noun I never yet declin'd. "Grammatical" Smart soldiers like to be well tightened in: Loose habits would destroy all discipline. "Military" My dog, who picks up everything one teaches, Has got "three heads," like Mr. Gladstone's speeches, But, as might naturally be expected, His are considerably more connected. "Cerberus" External links "The Young Sow Wild Oats. The Old Grow Sage", QuoteInvestigator (2 April 2017) Category:1835 births Category:1884 deaths Category:Playwrights from England Category:Journalists from England Category:Editors from England Category:Novelists from England Category:Actors from England