Empson

Famous quotes containing the word empson:

    What could not possible be there,
    And learn a style from a despair.
    —William Empson (1906–1984)

    Liberal hopefulness
    Regards death as a mere border to an improving picture.
    —William Empson (1906–1984)

    her in her cooling planet
    Revere; do not presume to think her wasted.
    —William Empson (1906–1984)