I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my · William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

Destiny and Overcoming Empowerment

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William Ernest Henley

1849-08-23 — 1903-07-11 · Gloucester

William Ernest Henley was a Scottish poet, critic, and editor whose work is often associated with the late Victorian era. Despite enduring significant personal hardship, including a lifelong battle with tuberculosis that led to the amputation of one leg and threatened the other, Henley produced poetry characterized by its strength, defiance, and patriotic fervor. His most famous poem, 'Invictus,' has become an anthem of resilience and willpower.