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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

“we wish for more in life rather than more of it.”

Life Wish

Book:Off the Skelligs: Collection of British and American Authors

Source: Off the Skelligs: Collection of British and American Authors

“A healthful hunger for a great idea is the beauty and blessedness of life.”

Life Ideas Beauty Inspire Blessing Hunger Memorial Great Idea Blessedness

Author:Jean Ingelow

“I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.”

Life Prayer Thank God Thank You

Book:Off the Skelligs: A Novel

Source: Off the Skelligs: A Novel

“There is but halting for the wearied foot; The better way is hidden. Faith hath failed; One stronger far than reason mastered her. It is not reason makes faith hard, but life.”

Way Life Hard Reason Feet Stronger Better Ways

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

“From henceforth thou shalt learn that there is love To long for, pureness to desire, a mount Of consecration it were good to scale.”

Life Long Desire Scales Consecration Pureness

Book:Poems

Source: Poems

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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