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John Arkwright
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Sir John Stanhope Arkwright (10 July 1872 – 19 September 1954) was a British Conservative Party politician.
Quotes
The Supreme Sacrifice and Other Poems in Time of War (1919)
O valiant Hearts, who to your glory cameThrough dust of conflict and through battle-flame;Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved,Your memory hallowed in the Land you loved.
"The Supreme Sacrifice", st. 1
All you had hoped for, all you had, you gaveTo save Mankind—yourselves you scorned to save.
"The Supreme Sacrifice", st. 2
Still, through the veil, the Victor's pitying eyesLook down to bless our lesser Calvaries.
"The Supreme Sacrifice", st. 5
External links
John Arkwright (politician)
Category:1872 births
Category:1954 deaths
Category:People of World War I