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Joanna Baillie, a prominent British Romantic poet, was born on September 11, 1762, and died on February 23, 1851. Her poetry is known for its profound psychological insights and delicate portrayal of human emotions.

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Famous Joanna Baillie Quotes

“Tis ever thus: indulgence spoils the base; Raising up pride, and lawless turbulence, Like noxious vapors from the fulsome marsh When morning shines upon it.”

Morning Pride Shining Spoil Indulgence Vapor Turbulence Marshes

Book:Plays on the Passions

Source: Plays on the Passions

“Pride is a fault that great men blush not to own: it is the ennobled offspring of self-love; though, it must be confessed, grave and pompous vanity, Iike a fat plebeian in a rove of office, does very often assume its name.”

Men Doe Self Names Pride Self Love Office Assuming Faults Graves Fats Vanity Great Men Offspring Pompous Plebeians

Book:The Dramatic and Poetical Works of Joanna Baillie ; Complete in One Volume

Source: The Dramatic and Poetical Works of Joanna Baillie ; Complete in One Volume

“Pampered vanity is a better thing perhaps than starved pride.”

Pride Vanity Pampered Vanity And Pride

Book:The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie

Source: The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie