39 Famous Quotes by Famous Poets
Be inspired by these famous quotes by famous poets, which contain wisdom and inspiration from some of the most brilliant literary minds in history. From the depths of their hearts and the corners of their imagination, these renowned poets have crafted words that resonate across time, offering us insight, courage, and a profound sense of connection.We hope these timeless quotes, where the power of words kindles hope and illuminates the path to a brighter, more inspired life.
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I'll take the glove from off my fist to give free play unto my wrist. And then, as face to face we stand, I'll - offer him my outstretched hand!
John Kendrick Bangs, A Threat
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He is indeed in friendless plight who hath no creditor and does not know the joyous task of paying off the score!
John Kendrick Bangs, In Sorry Plight -
In moments of success, or efforts vain, that kindly star, unchangeable as truth. Has stood my friend, as in the days of youth.
John Kendrick Bangs, The Friend Unchangeable -
Go with us, Lord, help us to go, the path of life, thyself dost know. Keep us right, point out the way, and lead us, step by step, each day.
Caleb Davis Bradlee, Go With Us Lord -
And when life's stormy battles all are fought, and to life's end thy children shall be brought, then withdraw the curtain from above, and bless us all by thy forgiving love.
Caleb Davis Bradlee, The Eternal Presence Of God -
O come to God to-day, and wait not till the night, whilst never may you want to stray from all things true and right.
Caleb Davis Bradlee, Come To God -
Whistle, old chap; you just go on and whistle; never you fret about kickers like him; your heart's as light as the down of a thistle; who cares if grumblers are grouchy and grim?
Berton Braley, The Whistler -
From land to land, from sea to sea where life is brightest, breeziest, I take the road that seems to me the kindest and the easiest
Berton Braley, The Safety Valve -
What has been, has been; yesterday is dead and by it you are neither blessed nor banned, take courage, man, be brave and drive ahead, start where you stand.
Berton Braley, Start Where You Stand -
Thus we waste our lives, and we toil in vain; for our riches will soon decay, and we shall stand with the judgment-train. Oh! what shall we wish that day?
Clara McAlister Brooks, What Shall We Wish? -
'Tis so sweet just to trust him and rest. Oh, how sweet it will be when my Savior I shall see, in his presence to dwell evermore!
Clara McAlister Brooks, 'Tis So Sweet -
Our Father clothes the lilies, and feeds the ravens, too; take courage, little Christians, He surely cares for you.
Clara McAlister Brooks, He Cares For All -
I think we are too ready with complaint in this fair world of God's.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Cheerful Taught By Reason -
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach, when feeling out of sight for the ends of being and ideal grace.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How Do I Love Thee? -
Speak low to me, my Saviour, low and sweet from out the hallelujahs, sweet and low, lest I should fear and fall, and miss Thee so who art not missed by any that entreat.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Comfort -
Every ship must meet the gale; every effort, every sail. Must be used if we prevail - keep plodding.
David V. Bush, Keep Plodding -
"IF" ranks with "but", "perhaps"' and "can't", to cow the feeble soul; for shame! Forget this o'ward rant; press boldly toward the goal.
David V. Bush, If -
The man who has faith that his plans will yet carry despite all adverses and sorrow. Is the man who will win thru thick and thru thin though broke and often must borrow.
David V. Bush, The Man With Faith -
And when a man can live apart from works, on theologic trust, I know the blood about his heart is dry as dust.
Alice Cary, My Creed -
My sins, red as scarlet. Wash white as a fleece - come Jesus, my Master, and give me thy peace!
Alice Cary, A Penitent's Plea -
Never fear, baby dear, wrong things lose themselves in right; never fear, mother is here, lullaby, lullaby, and good-night.
Alice Cary, Cradle Song -
O years, gone down into the past; what pleasant memories come to me.
Phoebe Cary, Reconciled -
For little children everywhere a joyous season still we make; we bring our precious gifts to them,
even for the dear child Jesus' sake.
Phoebe Cary, Christmas -
The palace walls I almost see where dwells my Lord and King; O grave! where is thy victory? O death! where is thy sting?
Phoebe Cary, Where Dwells My Lord -
I'll teach thee a lesson: be active and wise; the deeper the valley, the brighter the skies
Daniel C. Colesworthy, A Lesson -
When friends forsake, and health decays, and clouds of sorrow gather fast, how sweet to lift the heart in praise to Him who loves us to the last!
Daniel C. Colesworthy, Look Above -
Ye all can speak a gentle word, to bless the weak and low; and o'er life's dark and thorny road sweet flowers and sunshine throw.
Daniel C. Colesworthy, A Thought -
Friendship! ah, it may look from many a smiling eye, when bright life's sunshine and clear the sky.
Lillian E. Curtis, Friendship -
If you've still your spotless name; a legacy more priceless far than gold, a legacy whose value is untold.
Lillian E. Curtis, A Legacy -
My friend, I wish for you that Joy may prove abundant in her blessings rare. That she may give you happiness and love. Unmixed with toil and care.
Lillian E. Curtis, Parting Lines -
I shall know why, when time is over, and I have ceased to wonder why; Christ will explain each separate anguish in the fair schoolroom of the sky.
Emily Dickinson -
There is no frigate like a book to take us lands away, nor any coursers like a page of prancing poetry.
Emily Dickinson -
One day is there of the series termed Thanksgiving day, celebrated part at table, part in memory.
Emily Dickinson -
If you've any task to do, let me whisper, friend, to you, do it.
Mary Mapes Dodge -
Help us, O our Father! Hear our earnest plea — teach thy little children how to live for Thee!
Mary Mapes Dodge -
The meanest thing a man can do, is to get his gains from me or you.
Mary Mapes Dodge -
When storms arise and dark’ning skies about me threat’ning lower, to thee, O Lord, I raise mine eyes
Paul Laurence Dunbar -
I‘ve a humble little motto that is homely, though it’s true, keep a–pluggin’ away. It’s a thing when I‘ve an object that I always try to do, keep a–pluggin’ away.
Paul Laurence Dunbar -
October is the treasurer of the year, and all the months pay bounty to her store
Paul Laurence Dunbar
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