Quotes By Author: Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“Enough! we’re tired, my heart and I.We sit beside the headstone thus,And wish that name were carved for us.The moss reprints more tenderlyThe hard types of the mason’s knife,As Heaven’s sweet life renews earth’s lifeWith which we’re tired, my heart and I ….In this abundant earth no doubtIs little room for things worn out:Disdain them, break them, throw them by!And if before the days grew roughWe once were loved, used, – well enough,I think, we’ve fared, my heart and I.”

“God’s gifts put men’s best dreams to shame.”

“No man can be called friendless who has God and the companionship of good books.”

“Love me sweet With all thou art Feeling, thinking, seeing; Love me in the Lightest part, Love me in full Being.”

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. I love you for the part of me that you bring out.”

“I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you”

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach”