“When our thoughts are born, Though they be good and humble, one should mind How they are reared, or some will go astray And shame their mother.” ShouldMindMotherBornShameHumbleBe GoodOur Thoughts Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow
“Work is its own best earthly meed, Else have we none more than the sea-born throng Who wrought those marvellous isles that bloom afar.” BornWorkSeaAfarMarvellousIsle Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow