Anna Letitia Barbauld Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anna Letitia Barbauld.

Anna Letitia Barbauld (1743-1825) was an English poet, essayist, and children's author. Born in Leicestershire, she received an education typically reserved for boys, which allowed her to develop a keen intellect and a love for literature. Barbauld's works often explored themes of social justice, feminism, and education. She was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and a leading voice in the dissenting tradition. Her most famous works include "Eighteen Hundred and Eleven" and "Hymns in Prose for Children." Barbauld's writings continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty and progressive ideas.

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is snatched forlorn when man is left alone to mourn, oh! then how sweet it is to die!

Anna Letitia Barbauld


This dead of midnight is the noon of thought, And Wisdom mou

This dead of midnight is the noon of thought, And Wisdom mounts her zenith with the stars.

Anna Letitia Barbauld

Wisdom Life

We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we p

We neither laugh alone, nor weep alone, why then should we pray alone?

Anna Letitia Barbauld

Alone

But every act in consequence of our faith, strengthens faith

But every act in consequence of our faith, strengthens faith.

Anna Letitia Barbauld

Faith

The most characteristic mark of a great mind is to choose so

The most characteristic mark of a great mind is to choose some one important object, and pursue it for life.

Anna Letitia Barbauld

Great

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is

When one by one our ties are torn, and friend from friend is snatched forlorn; When man is left alone to mourn, oh! then how sweet it is to die!

Anna Letitia Barbauld

Death