Emily Dickinson
American poet
Lived from: 1830 - 1886
Category: Poets (Contemporary) Country: United States
Born: 10 december 1830 Died: 15 may 1886
Quotes 41 till 49 of 49.
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The abdication of belief makes the behavior small - better an ignis fatuus than no illume at all.
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The past is not a package one can lay away.
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There is no Frigate like a book to take us lands away nor any coursers like a page of prancing Poetry.
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To fight aloud is very brave, but gallanter, I know, who charge within the bosom, the Cavalry of Woe.
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Truth is so rare that it is delightful to tell it.
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We never know how high we are till we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to plan, our stature's touch the skies.
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Where thou art, that is home.
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Will you tell me my fault, frankly as to yourself, for I had rather wince, than die. Men do not call the surgeon to commend the bone, but to set it, Sir.
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'Tis so much joy! 'Tis so much joy! If I should fail, what poverty! And yet, as poor as I Have ventured all upon a throw; Have gained! Yes! Hesitated so this side the victory!
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