Truth Quote by W.H. Auden — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“When words lose their meaning, physical force takes over.”

“Follow, poet, follow right”

“We are all here on earth to help others: what on earth the others are here for, I don't know.”

“I will love you forever" swears the poet. I find this easy to swear too. "I will love you at 4:15 pm next Tuesday" - Is that still as easy?”

“Defenceless under the night”

“And each in the cell of himself is almost convinced of his freedom.”

“...the more he did nothing, the less time he had to do anything.”

“Defeat anger, stop using it as a shield against truth, and you will find the compassion you need to forgive the people you love.”

“The truth is not so important as the leaving of it behind.”

“She cracked a smile. "So what's your poison?”

“Love, he told himself, was open to interpretation like any other abstract indulgence but followed the same principles everywhere, irrespective of everything else. One, either won or lost in love, there was no bridge in between, and he decided he had lost, lost to himself, if not to her.”

“Humor is the whole truth.”