“I can bear scorpion's stings, tread fields of fire, in frozen gulfs of cold eternal lie, be tossed aloft through tracts of endless void, but cannot live in shame.”
Quote by Joanna Baillie
Work
The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie
This volume compiles a selection of Joanna Baillie's writings, showcasing her contributions to the genres of drama and poetry during the 19th century. more
Author
Joanna Baillie
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. more
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Source: Plays on the Passions
“Time never bears such moments on his wing as when he flies too swiftly to be marked.”
Source: The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie
Source: The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie
“Me care for te laws when te laws care for me.”
Source: Dramas
“Those who would know much, and love little, will ever remain at but the beginning of a godly life.”
Source: Meditations with Mechtild of Magdeburg
“Stupidity is sufficient unto itself. Wisdom can never learn enough.”
“Upon becoming fifty the one thing you can't afford is habit.”