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Mary Howitt, born on March 12, 1799, and died on January 30, 1888, was a renowned British poet. Her poetry is known for its simplicity and brightness, which has won the favor of readers.

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Famous Mary Howitt Quotes

“Buttercups and daisies, Oh, the pretty flowers; Coming ere the spring time, To tell of sunny hours. When the trees are leafless; When the fields are bare; Buttercups and daisies Spring up here and there.”

Hours Tree Fields Flower Spring March Here And There Sunny Springtime Daisies Spring Time Buttercup

Book:Birds and flowers and other country things [in verse].

Source: Birds and flowers and other country things [in verse].

“Yes, in the poor man's garden grow Far more than herbs and flowers - Kind thoughts, contentment, peace of mind, And Joy for weary hours.”

Source: Birds and flowers and other country things [in verse].

“He is happiest who hath power to gather wisdom from a flower.”

Power Flower

Author:Mary Howitt

“Heart's ease! one could look for half a day Upon this flower, and shape in fancy out Full twenty different tales of love and sorrow, That gave this gentle name.”

Looks Heart Different Names Half Flower Sorrow Shapes Twenties Tales Ease Gentle Fancy Pansies

Book:The poetical works of Howitt, Milman, and Keats: complete in one volume

Source: The poetical works of Howitt, Milman, and Keats: complete in one volume

“Oh the Broom, the yellow Broom, The ancient poet sung it, And dear it is on summer days To lie at rest among it. I know the realms where people say The flowers have not their fellow; I know where they shine out like suns, The crimson and the yellow. I know where ladies live enchained In luxury's silken fetters, And flowers as bright as glittering gems Are used for written letters. But ne'er was flower so fair as this, In modern days or olden; It groweth on its nodding stem Like to a garland golden.”

About the Author

Born: March 12, 1799
Died: January 30, 1888
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 19

Books & Sources

Birds and flowers and other country things [in verse].Related source material

The Spider and the FlyRelated source material

Ballads and Other PoemsRelated source material

Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap-book: With Poetical IllustrationsRelated source material

Hope On! Hope Ever! Or,The Boyhood of Felix LawRelated source material

Sketches of natural historyRelated source material

The poetical works of Howitt, Milman, and Keats: complete in one volumeRelated source material

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