13+ Charles Robert Maturin Quotes On Education, Death

Charles Robert Maturin was an Irish novelist, playwright and clergyman. He is best known for his gothic novel Melmoth the Wanderer, which has been adapted several times for the screen. He was a contemporary of Lord Byron and was known for his dark, supernatural and melodramatic style of writing. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Charles Robert Maturin on life, education, leadership.

Nor cell, nor chain, nor dungeon speaks to the murderer like the voice of solitude. — Charles Robert Maturin

O wretched is the dame, to whom the sound, "Your lord will soon return," no phrase brings. — Charles Robert Maturin

The fountain of my heart dried up within me,-- With nought that loved me, and with nought to love, I stood upon the desert earth alone. And in that deep and utter agony, Though then, then even most unfit to die I fell upon my knees and prayed for death. — Charles Robert Maturin

Tis well to be merry and wise, 'Tis well to be honest and true; It is best to be off with the old love, Before you are on with the new. — Charles Robert Maturin

The limner's art may trace the absent feature, And give the eye of distant weeping faith To view the form of its idolatry; But oh! the scenes 'mid which they met and parted; The thoughts--the recollections sweet and bitter,-- Th' Elysian dreams of lovers, when they loved,-- Who shall restore them? — Charles Robert Maturin

A malady Preys on my heart that med'cine cannot reach. — Charles Robert Maturin

My own lov'd light, That very soft and solemn spirit worships, That lovers love so well--strange joy is thine, Whose influence o'er all tides of soul hath power, Who lend'st thy light to rapture and despair; The glow of hope and wan hue of sick fancy Alike reflect thy rays: alike thou lightest The path of meeting or of parting love-- Alike on mingling or on breaking hearts Thou smil'st in throned beauty! — Charles Robert Maturin

It is actually possible to become amateurs in suffering. — Charles Robert Maturin

There is no error more absurd, and yet more rooted in the heart of man, than the belief that his sufferings will promote his spiritual safety. — Charles Robert Maturin

The soul shares not the body's test. — Charles Robert Maturin

A time will come, and soon, when, from mere habit, you will echo the scream of every delirious wretch that harbors near you; then you will pause, clasp your hands on your throbbing head, and listen with horrible anxiety whether the scream proceeded from you or them. — Charles Robert Maturin

They waste life in what are called good resolutions-partial efforts at reformation, feebly commenced, heartlessly conducted, and hopelessly concluded. — Charles Robert Maturin

Beauty hath no lustre save when it gleameth through the crystal web that purity's fine fingers weave for it. — Charles Robert Maturin

Life Lessons by Charles Robert Maturin

Charles Robert Maturin's work is a reminder of the power of literature to explore complex themes and emotions. He was a master of creating stories that combined horror and romance, while also exploring themes of morality and religion. His work serves as a reminder that literature can be used to explore the depths of human experience, and to examine our relationships with the divine.