Wilfred Owen Quotes about Lying

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The old Lie:Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori.

The old Lie:Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori.

War, Lying, Latin

"Dulce et Decorum Est" l. 21 (written 1918) See Horace 20

As bronze may be much beautified by lying in the dark damp soil, so men who fade in dust of warfare fade fairer, and sorrow blooms their soul.

Wilfred Owen

Lying, Dark, Men

Wilfred Owen, Douglas Kerr (1994). “The Poems of Wilfred Owen”, p.73, Wordsworth Editions

Then, when much blood had clogged their chariot-wheels I would go up and wash them from sweet wells, Even with truths that lie too deep for taint. I would have poured my spirit without stint But not through wounds; not on the cess of war.

Wilfred Owen

Sweet, War, Lying

Wilfred Owen (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Wilfred Owen (Illustrated)”, p.189, Delphi Classics

I thought of all that worked dark pits Of war, and died Digging the rock where Death reputes Peace lies indeed.

Wilfred Owen

Death, War, Lying

Wilfred Owen (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of Wilfred Owen (Illustrated)”, p.178, Delphi Classics

Wilfred Owen Quotes about Lying

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