Handle Quotes by William Allingham

Autumn's the mellow time.

— William Allingham

I have been an "Official" all my life, without the least turn for it. I never could attain a true official manner, which is…

— William Allingham

The mother's kiss is the sweetest thing ever.

— William Allingham

Writing is learning to say nothing, more cleverly each day.

— William Allingham

Ring-ting! I wish I were a primrose, A bright yellow primrose blowing in the spring! The stooping boughs above me, The wandering bee to…

— William Allingham

“Up the airy mountain, Down the rushy glen, We daren't go a-hunting For fear of little men.”

— William Allingham

“In youth audacity is wise”

— William Allingham

One who can see without seeming to see-- That's an observer as good as three.

— William Allingham

Pluck not the wayside flower; It is the traveler's dower.

— William Allingham

Before a day was over, Home comes the rover, For mother's kiss - sweeter this Than any other thing!

— William Allingham

Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods, And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt, And night by night the monitory…

— William Allingham

Poor Paddy of all Christian men I think On basest food pours down the vilest drink.

— William Allingham