Categories Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where. Post author By quotegeek Post date May 9, 2013 I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where. ← I shall meet today inquisitive, ungrateful, violent, treacherous, envious, uncharitable men. → I think there is a very close connection between what frightens people and what makes them laugh.