Question

'Where the heart lies, let the brain lie also'. This is the conclusion of a dedicatory stanza referring to a collection of verse by:

• A. Tennyson
• B. Arnold
• C. Robert Browning
• D. Elizabeth Browning

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Robert Browning

1. Context: The quote "Where the heart lies, let the brain lie also" is from a dedicatory stanza.

2. Incorrect attribution: The quote is incorrectly attributed to Robert Browning.

3. Correct attribution: The correct author of the quote is Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning's wife.

4. Implication: This quote suggests that one should follow their heart and emotions, and let their rational thinking (brain) align with their passions and desires.