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Jean Ingelow, a renowned British poet, was born on March 17, 1820, in London, and passed away on July 20, 1897. Her poetry is known for its dreamlike style and rich imagination.

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Famous Jean Ingelow Quotes

“When I remember something which I had, But which is gone, and I must do without, I sometimes wonder how I can be glad, Even in cowslip time when hedges sprout; It makes me sigh to think on it,--but yet My days will not be better days, should I forget.”

Thinking Should I Can Sometimes Remember Forget Wonder Gone Regret Glad Should I Sigh Sprouts Better Days Remember Something

Book:The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“I am glad to think I am not bound to make the world go right, but only to discover and to do, with cheerful heart, the work that God appoints.”

Thinking World Heart Bounds Glad Cheerful

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Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

“It is a comely fashion to be glad; Joy is the grace we say to God.”

Happiness Joy Grace Fashion Happy Glad Finding Happiness

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Source: The Poetical Works of Jean Ingelow

About the Author

Born: March 17, 1820
Died: July 20, 1897
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 47

Books & Sources

The Poetical Works of Jean IngelowRelated source material

PoemsRelated source material

Off the Skelligs: A NovelRelated source material

Off the Skelligs: Collection of British and American AuthorsRelated source material

Poems by Jean IngelowRelated source material

The Monitions of the Unseen: And Poems of Love and ChildhoodRelated source material

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