William Ernest Henley

William Ernest Henley (1849–1903) was an English poet, critic and editor, best known for the poem Invictus, which contains the line 'Be the master of your fate, the captain of your soul.' He wrote influential verse and served as a literary editor in Victorian London.

Quotes by William Ernest Henley

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Be the Master of Your Fate, the Captain of Your Soul - William Ernest Henley

William Ernest Henley was a 19th-century English poet, critic, and editor. He wrote the poem 'Invictus,' from which this quote is taken, during a time of personal hardship, highlighting his resilient spirit despite struggles with illness and adversity. [...]

Created on: 7/16/2024