Henry Fothergill Chorley

Henry Fothergill Chorley (15 December 1808 – 16 February 1872) was an English literary, art and music critic.

Quotes

• A song to the oak, the brave old oak,
  Who hath ruled in the greenwood long!
  • The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).

• Now gold hath sway; we all obey
  And a ruthless king is he;
  But he never shall send our ancient friend
  To be tost on the stormy sea.
  • The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).

• Then here’s to the oak, the brave old oak,
  Who stands in his pride alone!
  And still flourish he, a hale green tree,
  When a hundred years are gone!
  • The brave old Oak (lyrics, 1837).