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“Gifts count for nothing; will alone is great; All things give way before it, soon or late.”

Quote by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Book:Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)

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Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)

This annotated edition of inspirational poems explores themes of inspiration and introspection, with additional commentary to enhance the reader's experience. more

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author known for her poetry and inspirational writings. Her works emphasized personal freedom, a positive attitude towards life, and women's rights. Born on November 5, 1850, she passed away on October 30, 1919. more

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“It is a common fate -- a woman's lot -- To waste on one the riches of her soul, Who takes the wealth she gives him, but cannot Repay the interest, and much less the whole.”

Giving Soul Whole Women Interest Wealth Common Fate Waste Riches

Book:Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

Source: Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

“This dream of our youth will fade out as the splendor Fades from the skies when the sun sinks to sleep.”

Dream Sleep Sun Sky Youth Fades Splendor

Book:Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)

Source: Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)

“All perfect things are saddening in effect. The autumn wood robed in its scarlet clothes, The matchless tinting on the royal rose Whose velvet leaf by no least flaw is flecked. Love's supreme moment, when the soul unchecked Soars high as heaven, and its best rapture knows, These hold a deeper pathos than our woes, Since they leave nothing better to expect.”

Source: Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)

“How fleeting the sorrows of youth, how slight the foundations on which the young build towers of despair.”

Young Youth Sorrow Despair Foundation Towers Fleeting

Author:Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“The world needs divine power in every human being the recognition of which is the secret to all success and happiness.”

World Needs Humans Human Beings Secret Divine Recognition Divine Power

Author:Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“It is impossible to pursue a successful literary career and follow the advice of all one's 'best friends'.I feel compelled to follow the light which my own intellect & judgement cast upon my way, rather than any one of the many conflicting rays which other minds would lend me.”

Way Feels Mind Light My Own Careers Successful Impossible Advice Casts Intellect Pursue My Way Judgement Rays Compelled

Book:Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

Source: Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

“I'm no reformer; for I see more lightThan darkness in the world; mine eyes are quickTo catch the first dim radiance of the dawn,And slow to note the cloud that threatens storm.”

World Firsts Eye Darkness Mines Notes Clouds Storm Dawn Radiance Reformers

Book:Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

Source: Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

“Body and mind, and spirit, all combineTo make the Creature, human and divine.Of this great trinity no part deny.Affirm, affirm, the Great Eternal I.”

Mind Humans Body Spirit Divine Creatures Eternal Deny Mind And Body Trinity

Book:Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

Source: Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)

“Affirm the body, beautiful and whole, The earth-expression of immortal soul. Affirm the mind, the messenger of the hour, To speed between thee and the source of power. Affirm the spirit, the Eternal I - Of this great trinity no part deny.”

Mind Soul Whole Body Earth Beautiful Spirit Hours Expression Source Eternal Deny Speed Thee Immortal Messengers Trinity Immortal Soul

Author:Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“If fallacies come knocking at my door,I'd rather feed, and shelter full a score,Than hide behind the black portcullis, doubt,And run the risk of barring one Truth out.And if pretension for a time deceive,And prove me one too ready to believe,Far less my shame, than if by stubborn act,I brand as lie, some great colossal Fact.”

Source: Leafs On An Idle Breeze - My Inspirational Poems (Annotated Edition)