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Letitia Elizabeth Landon was an English poet of the Romantic era, celebrated for her romantic verse. Born on August 14, 1802, she was a prominent figure in the literary scene of her time. Her work, often characterized by themes of love, nature, and the passage of time, left a lasting impression on readers and fellow writers. Tragically, her career was cut short when she passed away on October 15, 1838, at the age of 36.

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All Heart Affection Ifs People Knows Memories Pleasure Sleep Destiny Firsts Flower Men Should Thinking Giving Habit May Thee Way World

Famous Letitia Elizabeth Landon Quotes

“I would give worlds, could I believe One-half that is profess'd me; Affection! could I think it Thee, When Flattery has caress'd me.”

Thinking World Giving Believe I Believe Half Affection Thee Flattery Caress One Half

Book:The Venetian bracelet: the lost pleiad ; a history of the lyre, and other poems

Source: The Venetian bracelet: the lost pleiad ; a history of the lyre, and other poems

“How often, in this cold and bitter world, is the warm heart thrown back upon itself! Cold, careless, are we of another's grief; we wrap ourselves in sullen selfishness.”

World Heart Grief Cold Warm Bitter Selfishness Thrown Wraps Careless Sullen Warm Heart

Book:Life and literary remains of L.E.L. [ed.] by L. Blanchard

Source: Life and literary remains of L.E.L. [ed.] by L. Blanchard

“Of all false assertions that ever went into the world under the banner of a great name and the mail armor of a well-turned phrase, Locke's comparison of the mind to a blank sheet of paper appears to me among the most untrue.”

World Mind Wells Names Paper Phrases Comparison Mail Blank Sheets Assertion Armor Untrue Banner

Book:Romance and reality, by L.E.L.

Source: Romance and reality, by L.E.L.

“It is a curious fact, but a fact it is, that your witty people are the most hard-hearted in the world. The truth is, fancy destroys feeling. The quick eye to the ridiculous turns every thing to the absurd side; and the neat sentence, the lively allusion, and the odd simile, invest what they touch with something of their own buoyant nature. Humor is of the heart, and has its tears; but wit is of the head, and has only smiles - and the majority of those are bitter.”

Source: The Complete Works of L. E. Landon: Containing Romance and Reality, Francesca Carrara, Traits and Trials of Early Life, Ethel Church, the Book of Beauty, Improvisatrice, the Troubadour, Venetian Bracelet, Golden Violet, Vow of the Peacock, Easter Gift, &c., &c

“There is the cause for pleasure and for pain: But music moves us, and we know not why? We feel the tears, but cannot trace their source. Is it the language of some other state, Born of its memory! For what can wake The soul's strong instinct of another world, Like music！”

World Soul States Inspiration Language Strong Born Memories Music Is Instinct Contemplation Other Worlds

Author:Letitia Elizabeth Landon

About the Author

Born: August 14, 1802
Died: October 15, 1838
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 165

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Romance and RealityRelated source material

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The Book of Beauty: Comprising a Collection of Tales, Poems, &cRelated source material

Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides ...Related source material

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Life and literary remains of L.E.L. [ed.] by L. BlanchardRelated source material

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Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two BridesRelated source material

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