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Quote by William Blake

“The grave is Heaven's golden gate, And rich and poor around it wait; O Shepherdess of England's fold, Behold this gate of pearl and gold!”

Book:Collected Poems

Work

Collected Poems

This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more

Author

William Blake

William Blake (November 28, 1757 - August 12, 1827) was an English Romantic poet, painter, and printmaker. Known for his unique visual art and profound philosophical thoughts, he is considered one of the most innovative poets in the history of English literature. more

“Above all things endeavor to breed them up the love of virtue, and that holy plain way of it which we have lived in, that the world in no part of it get into my family. I had rather they we're homely than finely bred as to outward behavior; yet I love sweetness mixed with gravity, and cheerfulness tempered with sobriety.”

World Way Children Virtue Holy Behavior All Things My Family Endeavor Gravity Sweetness Cheerfulness Sobriety Sweet Love Homely

Author:William Penn

“A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going.”

Men Watches

Author:William Penn

“What man in his right mind would conspire his own hurt? Men are beside themselves when they transgress against their convictions.”

Men Mind Hurt Conviction Hurt Me

Book:Franklin's Way to Wealth and Penn's Maxims

Source: Franklin's Way to Wealth and Penn's Maxims

“The only fountain in the wilderness of life, where man drinks of water totally unmixed with bitterness, is that which gushes for him in the calm and shady recess of domestic life.”

Men Water Drink Calm Wilderness Bitterness Fountain Shady Recess Domesticity Domestic Life