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Edna St. Vincent Millay Quotes
Showing: 11 - 20 Edna St. Vincent Millay Quotes of 52
My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh my friends- It gives a lovely light!
Father, I beg of Thee a little task To dignify my days, 'tis all I ask.
I know I am but summer to your heart, And not the full four seasons of the year.
Beauty in all things-no, we cannot hope for that; but some place set apart for it.
Was it for this I uttered prayers, And sobbed and cursed and kicked the stairs, That now, domestic as a plate, I should retire at half-past eight?
Heap not on this mound Roses that she loved so well; Why bewilder her with roses, That she cannot see or smell?
Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies.
The heart grows weary after a little Of what it loved for a little while.
Blessed be Death, that cuts in marble What would have sunk to dust!
Oh, children, growing up to be Adventurers into sophistry, Forbear, forbear to be of those That read the rood to learn the rose.
Wisdom Quote
Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.
Strength Quote
Some people think it's holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it's letting go.
Inspirational Quote
You cannot wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.
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