Dreams grow holy put in action; work grows fair through starry dreaming,
ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTERFor when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.
More Adelaide Anne Procter Quotes
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Each man has some part to play.
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I know too well the poison and the sting of things too sweet.
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On her charm’d way But hasten to her task of beauty Scarcely yet begun.
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One by one bright gifts from heaven Joys are sent thee here below
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Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night.
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Do not look at life’s long sorrow; see how small each moment’s pain.
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Half my life is full of sorrow, Half of joy, still fresh and new
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It seemed the harmonious echo from our discordant life.
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Dreams grow holy put in action.
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Do not strive to grasp them all.
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Did we not hear The flutter of its wings, and feel it near, And just within our reach? It was.
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Words are mighty, words are living:Serpents with their venomous stings,Or bright angels, crowding round us
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To listen to Earth’s weary voices Louder every day Bidding her no longer linger
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Do no cheat thy Heart and tell her, ‘Grief will pass away.’
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The stars can only shine In the dark night.
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