Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon: Wording

Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon was Irish poet. Explore interesting quotes on wording.

Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon: 14 quotes0 likes

“Immodest words admit of no defence,
For want of decency is want of sense.”

Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon

Source: Essay on Translated Verse (1684), Line 113.

“Hail mighty Maro! may that sacred name
Kindle my breast with thy celestial flame;
Sublime ideas and apt words infuse,
The Muse instruct my voice, and thou inspire the Muse!”

Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon

Source: Essay on Translated Verse (1684), Line 173.

“Then, seek a poet who your way does bend,
And choose an author as you choose a friend;
United by this sympathetic bond,
You grow familiar, intimate and fond;
Your thoughts, your words, your styles, your souls agree,
No longer his interpreter, but he.”

Wentworth Dillon, 4th Earl of Roscommon

Source: Essay on Translated Verse (1684), Line 95.